Whales learn to fish

[Snafflehound]

These sperm whales have learned to eat sablefish caught on commercial longlines.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/158986_whales02.html

Could this mean they are eating fewer Architeuthis?

Could it be that Architeuthis is eating the sablefish, and the whales are after the squid? I note that the whales are not actually seen eating fish off the lines, merely loitering near the lines, hungrily...

 

[Steve O'Shea]

.... I have pictures of sperm whales stealing fish and squid from lines ..... but I'm not allowed to post them

It is pretty amazing stuff!

 

[joel_ang]

Welcome to TONMO.com!!

Glad to have you here Snafflehound. I should imagine that the fishermen aren't going to be too happy

 

[Snafflehound]

I wouldn't think the S.W. jaw is capable of such dexterity?

Steve let us know if you can ever post the pics...