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Range and Habitat: |
Found throughout temperate coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere | ||
Status under Law: |
Not listed | ||
Conservation issues: |
Incidental take in commercial gillnets | ||
Physical characteristics: |
At Birth | At Maturity | |
Length | 70-75 cm (28-30") |
1.57-1.68 m (5'2"-5'6") |
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Weight | 5-6 kg (11-13 lb) |
61-76 kg (134-168 lb) |
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Age: |
24 years | ||
Annual Report: |
For more information, see the Harbor Porpoise section from the 2002 Annual Report
Download a copy: PDF (233 KB) |
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Additional Links: National Marine Fisheries Service - Stock Assessment Reports National Marine Fisheries Service - Harbor Porpoise NOAA News - Feds Propose Expanded Use Of Pingers and Area Closures To Protect Harbor Porpoises NASA - Scientific & Technical Information - Safeguarding Porpoises |
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