A review of the last 399 years (1624–2023) on fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the
Mediterranean Sea was conducted, based on an extensive compilation of records published …

Ship strikes are a widespread conservation issue for many cetacean species globally.
Population level impacts depend on the occurrence and severity of collisions, which may …

Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) have been recorded in coastal waters of the Maltese
Islands for the first time between July and August 2007 during ongoing cetacean scientific …

The ecology and status of fin whales Balaenoptera physalus in the Mediterranean Sea is
reviewed. The species' presence, morphology, distribution, movements, population …

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the only mysticete regularly found in the
Mediterranean Sea. Its exceptional high abundance during the summer period in the north …

Collisions with large vessels present a major conservation issue for the Mediterranean fin
whale (Balaenoptera physalus), as shown by strandings and body scars on live individuals …

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the most commonly observed mysticetes within the
Mediterranean Sea, however their status remains vulnerable (VU) and their population in …

The presence of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), in the Mediterranean Sea has been
documented since ancient times, but the information about distribution and the feeding …

Simple Summary We present a comprehensive overview of fin whale historical and modern
mortality events that occurred between 1624 and 2021 along the Italian coast, highlighting …

The presence of fin whales in the Mediterranean Sea has been documented since ancient
times. In spite of this, reliable information on their ecology and distribution is limited to the …