Greater Manchester Police said its decision to demand a DNA sample from Mr Close two weeks ago had nothing to do with his sexuality, but related to a separate conviction for theft in 1995.
On Monday, Greater Manchester Police said its decision to demand a DNA sample from Mr Close two weeks ago had nothing to do with his sexuality but related to a second conviction for theft in 1995.
The whale numbers give plenty of opportunities for the researchers to get close to the animals - but often not close enough to get a good breath sample.