<P> Following large - scale commercial whaling during the late 19th and 20th centuries , when over 255,000 whales were taken , the sei whale is now internationally protected , although limited hunting occurs under a controversial research program conducted by Japan . As of 2008 , its worldwide population was about 80,000 , nearly a third of its prewhaling population . </P>
<P> Following large - scale commercial whaling during the late 19th and 20th centuries , when over 255,000 whales were taken , the sei whale is now internationally protected , although limited hunting occurs under a controversial research program conducted by Japan . As of 2008 , its worldwide population was about 80,000 , nearly a third of its prewhaling population . </P>
what is the population of the sei whale
what is the population of the sei whale
about 80,000
about 80,000