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Oil spill could wipe out Gulf’s sperm whales

Experts say that the death of even three sperm whales could entirely deplete their population in the Gulf.

If the Gulf of Mexico oil spill kills just three sperm whales, it could seriously endanger the long-term survival of the Gulf’s native whale population, according to the scientists. Sperm whales are considered endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, but the Gulf of Mexico population is considered especially vulnerable due to its relatively small size… Read Full Article

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