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food chain; developing standard procedures for collection and 

 analysis of whale tissue for contaminant levels; and conducting 

 research to better define the factors that control the 

 distribution and abundance of org'anisms such as copepods that are 

 consumed by right whales. 



We believe there will be a need to coordinate Federal, 

 state, international, and private efforts to facilitate this 

 recovery effort. 



I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 



