Dear MarMam Colleagues,

I am articulating an juvenile gray whale skeleton that will be on display at the Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA (USA). The specimen was originally prepared in 1977 by Murray Johnson, former marine mammal commissioner and Slater Museum Director. I am in search of resources that will illustrate the pectoral bone configuration of a gray whale. Specifically, I am interested in drawings, photos or electronic images. Thus far, I've researched a number of published resources, contacted colleagues regarding the project, and inspected a few of the articulated gray whale skeletons on display in the Pacific Northwest. I have a good start, but I'm still interested in any additional images or suggestions that MarMam colleges are willing to share.

Thanks for your help. Albert

Albert B. Shepard Project Curator San Juan Island USA

alberto@rockisland.com albert@whalemuseum.org 360.378.2250

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