I’ve been collecting data over the past four weeks on the distribution of rorqual whales off the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.

During this time I have encountered a lot of rather skinny looking fin whales. Almost all sighted displayed distinct signs of the vertebrae being discernable, with approximately eight individuals showing concave depressions along their flanks.

I was wondering if any other researchers or naturalists working along the East Coast of Canada or the US have noticed this recently as well ?

Any information would be most appreciated.

Regards

Mike Tetley

Please address all responses to m.j.tetley@bangor.ac.uk

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