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Gray whale marking dart. Experimental markers to visually follow thethe same whale for great distances. Roll of 4-inch wide, 3-ft. long vinylstreamer wrapped in roll to unfurl on side of whale after penetration of dartfrom cross-bow arrow. (Image credit: NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection | Raymond M. Gilmore)