Fin Whale (<i>Balaenoptera physalus</i>) Mortality along the Italian Coast between 1624 and 2021

Fin Whale (<i>Balaenoptera physalus</i>) Mortality along the Italian Coast between 1624 and 2021

The Mediterranean Sea hosts a population of fin whale (<i>Balaenoptera physalus</i>), the only species of Mysticete regularly occurring in the basin. Observed and inferred mortality suggests that the population is likely declining. Accordingly, understanding the causes of mortality and a...

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Main Authors: Valerio Manfrini, Nino Pierantonio, Alessandro Giuliani, Federico De Pascalis, Nicola Maio, Annalaura Mancia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
fin whale
<i>Balaenoptera physalus</i>
strandings
ship strikes
mortality events
anthropogenic threats
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/22/3111

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