Right whales were hunted for oil, meat, and apparel materials — for corset stays, umbrella ribs, and buggy whips — until the early 20th century. Once abundant, the North Pacific right whale is now the ...

"HATS is looking at a specific place in the North Pacific, but there is broader applicability around the world," said Clifton Buck, a co-author of the paper and SkIO faculty member. "Any place ...