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Status of Humpback Whales in Eastern Australia at the end of the 20th Century - 1994 to 1999 Surveys
Paterson et al (2001) conducted shore-based observations of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from Point Lookout during 1978-1999. Devastated by whaling, the stock is estimated to be recovering at a rate of 10.9% per annum (99% CI+/- 1%) and to number 3,600+/- 440 in 1999.
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Paterson, R., Paterson, P. and Cato, D.H. 2001, The status of humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae in east Australia at the end of the 20th century. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum, 47: 579-586.
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North Stradbroke Island, Queensland
Temporal Coverage
1994 - 1999
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