Whale Population Recording Sheet

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Directions: Calculate the losses and populations for your whale species over the course of three years, assuming a 12 percent decline in population each year. Note: If you get answers with a decimal, round to the nearest whole number. If the decimal is 0.5 or greater, round up. If the decimal is less than 0.5, round down.

Reference: Whale Populations

Species Name	Latest Level (see Whale Populations)	Losses	Year 1 Level	Losses	Year 2 Level	Losses	Year 3 Level
Blue
Bowhead
Bryde's
Fin
Gray
Humpback
Minke
Right
Sei
Sperm

Answer Key

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