The Whale Problem

The book presents a compilation of papers from an international conference on whale biology held in June 1971, organized by prominent institutions such as the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Smithsonian Institution. It features contributions from nineteen experts across eight nations, focusing on critical biological questions surrounding whaling, including the potential for extinction and sustainable harvesting methods. The collective insights aim to advance understanding of cetacean biology and the dynamics of whale populations.