Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
These whales have been a long time resource for Japanese coastal whaling industries. In the 1950's, due to new fishing technologies, up to 382 whales were taken each year. With declining numbers and emphasis on other species, the number of B. bairdii caught has diminished (Watson, L. 1981).
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Author: Barbara Lundrigan, Michigan State University
Lundrigan, B. and A. Myers 2000. "Berardius bairdii" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Berardius_bairdii.html
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