Marine Biologist Uncovers An Underwater Secret After Something Fishy Caught Her Attention

Published on 10/22/2023
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How Many Omura’s Whales Are in Existence?

How many Omura’s whales are there in the world is another query revolving around the boat. In all honesty, nobody really does at this time. It’s absolutely anyone’s guess, given that they are extremely timid creatures and have just recently been found. Additionally, the fact that they have been seen in several locations in the Indian Ocean is a contributing factor. Whether they fall under the category of endangered species or not, marine scientists who are aware of them are making every effort to ensure their safety, protection, and research in order to better understand how to best support them as they thrive in the wonderful bodies of water.

How Many Omuras Whales Are In Existence

How Many Omuras Whales Are In Existence

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The Lead Explorer in Madagascar

Although Asha de Vos was the prominent explorer to spot Omura’s whale for the first time in Sri Lanka, she wasn’t the first to see the whale itself. She really came to Dr. Salvatore Cerchio, a colleague, because he is the principal investigator on the research of this species in Madagascar, in order to corroborate her photographs of the whale. Dr. Cerchio is a member of the Madagascar Omura’s Whale Project, which has a similar focus on blue whale preservation and study to de Vos’ Sri Lankan Blue Whale Project. Who knows what the two will discover when they combine de Vos’ photo-identification database and marine biology expertise with Cerchio’s past knowledge and focus on the whale species of the Omura!

The Lead Explorer In Madagascar

The Lead Explorer In Madagascar

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