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Balaenoptera physalus |
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Fin Whale |
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Finnwal |
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Gewone vinvis |
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Rorqual commun |
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Rorcual común |
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Balenottera comune |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal is often seen in open sea
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 2700 cm
Depth in apnea : 600 mètres
Time of apnea : 20 mns
Maximum age known : 90 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 6 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Crustaceans - Cephalopods
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asEndangered
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Megaptera novaeangliae |
Distribution |
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Humpback whale |
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Buckelwal |
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Bultrugwalvis |
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Baleine à bosse |
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Ballena jorobada |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal is often seen in open sea
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 1500 cm
Depth in apnea : 250 mètres
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Krill - Fishes
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asVulnerable
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Stenella frontalis |
Distribution |
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Atlantic spotted dolphin |
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Atlantische Fleckendelphin |
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Gevlekte dofijn |
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Dauphin tacheté Atlantique |
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Delfín moteado |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal frequents the coastal zone
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 220 cm
Depth in apnea : 300 mètres
Maximum age known : 45 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 10 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Fishes
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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Stenella coeruleoalba |
Distribution |
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Striped dolphin |
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Blau-Weiße delfin |
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Gestreepte Dolfijn |
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Dauphin bleu |
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Delfín listado |
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Stenella striata |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal is often seen in open sea
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally living in a group
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 250 cm
Depth in apnea : 200 mètres
Time of apnea : 8 mns
Maximum age known : 75 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Crustaceans - Cephalopods
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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Trichechus manatus |
Distribution |
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Manatee |
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Seekuh |
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Zeekoe |
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Lamantin d'Amérique |
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Manatí |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal frequents the coastal zone
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 450 cm
Depth in apnea : 15 mètres
Time of apnea : 20 mns
Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 8 year(s)
The animal is a grazer of algae.
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is classified asEndangered
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Tursiops truncatus |
Distribution |
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Bottlenosed dolphin |
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Grosser Tümmler |
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Tuimelaar |
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Grand dauphin |
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Delfín nariz de botella |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The animal frequents the coastal zone
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 400 cm
Depth in apnea : 300 mètres
Time of apnea : 15 mns
Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 10 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Eels - Cephalopods
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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