Aquarium Lecture: Saving the Unorthodox Whales of Sri Lanka
| Hours: | Lecture begins at 7:00pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Sri Lankan blue whales are a unique, non-migrating, endangered subspecies.
They breed six months out of phase with other pygmy blue whales in the Southern Hemisphere, are half a meter shorter and have a unique vocal call.
Most unusually, this population does not migrate to Polar regions, but remains in warm tropical waters year-round.
Their confinement within the Northern Indian Ocean makes this population increasingly vulnerable to human activities.
In particular, their high-use areas overlap with one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, and whale deaths due to ship-strikes are well-documented and likely to increase.
This talk describes ongoing efforts to mitigate whale death by ships and highlight the importance of coupling both science and engagement for the long-term protection of this unique population of blue whales.
Aquarium lectures are free and open to the public, though registration is required.
To reserve a seat, visit us online!
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Free and open to the public
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www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/aquarium_lecture_series/
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Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: 617-973-6596
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