Regulated and Protected Species in U.S. ... - NODC - NOAA
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WhalesWhales138BallenasBallenasHumpback WhaleBreed<strong>in</strong>g occurs <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter <strong>and</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g, which is why these whales beg<strong>in</strong> to appearoff the coasts of Puerto Rico <strong>and</strong> USVI ma<strong>in</strong>ly between February <strong>and</strong> Aprileach year. They can measure up to 52 ft (16 m) long <strong>and</strong> weigh up to 40 tons.Females are normally slightly larger than males.RegulationFederal, Commonwealth, TerritoryIn danger of ext<strong>in</strong>ction <strong>and</strong> “take” prohibited.Ballena jorobadaSe aparean en <strong>in</strong>vierno y primavera, razón por la cual estas ballenas comienzana aparecer cerca a las costas de Puerto Rico y de USVI pr<strong>in</strong>cipalmente entre losmeses de febrero a abril de cada año. Pueden medir hasta 52 pies (16 m) delargo y pesar hasta 40 toneladas. Las hembras son normalmente ligeramentemás gr<strong>and</strong>es que los machos.ReglamentoFederal, Estado Libre Asociado, TerritorioEn peligro de ext<strong>in</strong>ción y su “toma” está prohibida.Megaptera novaeangeliae<strong>NOAA</strong>Louis Herman
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