RADIO-TAGGING OF WHALES.
Abstract
The authors recount a series of attempts to tag and track whales at sea without catching them. Radio transmitters of 140 Mc were attached to the backs of whales from helicopters. Tracking the tagged whales was attempted by ship and by airplane receiving systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0640977
Entities
People
- William A. Watkins
- William E. Schevill
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution