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Whales

Most species of large whales are endangered as a result of large-scale whaling during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The links on this page provide information such as species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, and management and research needs on some of the endangered species of whale.

More about Whales:

  • Blue Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Blue Whale.
  • Finback Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Finback Whale.
  • Humpback Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Humpback Whale.
  • Right Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Right Whale.
  • Sei Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Sei Whale.
  • Sperm Whale Fact Sheet - Fact sheet describing the life history, distribution, habitat, and state and federal status of the Sperm Whale.
  • Page applies to all NYS regions
  • Contact for this Page:
  • Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources
    625 Broadway
    Albany, NY 12233-4750
    518-402-8924
    email us