My mission: to scientifically understand and effectively protect the blue whales around Sri Lanka and to inspire the next generation of marine biologists who will take over from where I leave off...
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Whalers originally mistook the semi-liquid, waxy substance found in the spermaceti organ or case in front of and above the skull bone for the whales' 'sperm'. Thus, this species carries the burden of this awkward name for posterity!
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