Massive Genetic Study of Humpback Whales to Inform Conservation Assessments of Ocean Giants
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have published one of the largest genetic studies ever conducted on the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) for the purpose of clarifying management decisions in the Southern Hemisphere and supporting calls to protect unique and threatened populations, according to WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), the American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, and other organizations.