Gulf of Mexico

Close up on head of a sperm whale
July 2008 Issue

Sperm Whales Are One of the Gulf's Best-Kept Secrets

These deep-sea whales may be making a comeback. Studying them isn't easy.

Story by Elaine Robbins
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