Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Genetic Study Provides Estimate of Whale Populations

Posted by michael on from the a-whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiite-whale dept.

ChopsMIDI writes "Many more whales were hunted in the 18th century than thought, a genetic study of the North Atlantic animals suggests. U.S. researchers say the International Whaling Commission may be underestimating by tenfold the number of whales in the seas before hunting began."

2 of 30 comments (clear)

  1. Wales? by rhs98 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    wales? Oh Whales. I'm going back to sleep.

    --
    Is it a boat?
  2. Re:Is it enjoyable being the turd..... by Nagatzhul · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You tell me. The stench is coming from your direction, Mr. Anal About Language.

    --
    "All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power." - Ashleigh Brilliant