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Endangered Offshore Species Sperm whales SPERM WHALE are endangered and found in offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico (>200m). They typically dive deep for 40- 45 minutes and rest at the surface for 8- 10 minutes between dives. Their squareshaped head comprises a significant portion of their body length and they have a small dorsal fin. Sperm whales are often seen resting log-like at the surface. Females and young form small groups, and immature males often form bachelor groups.
Common Offshore Species WHALES Cuvier’s beaked whales are elusive and rarely seen at the surface, which is why their population status is unknown. These whales vary in coloration from rusty-brown, dark gray, or tan. They prefer deep water, avoid shallow coastal areas, and are known to travel in groups of 2 to 7. Bryde’s whales (pronounced “BREW-days”) are perhaps the only baleen whale that regularly inhabit the Gulf of Mexico. This species has been regularly sighted in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and may be found elsewhere seaward of the shelf edge. They have dark gray, slender bodies and long ventral throat grooves. They travel alone or in small groups.
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