The generally accepted model of Mysticete whale migration is that most individuals
undertake seasonal migrations between high and low latitudes. Although numerous …

The conservation and management of marine ecosystems hinge on a comprehensive
understanding of the status and trends of top predators. This review delves into the …

Mediterranean fin whales comprise a genetically distinct population, listed as Vulnerable
(VU) in the IUCN Red List. Collisions with vessels are believed to represent the main cause …

Historical abundance estimates are important for establishing baselines from which trends
can be determined using more recent data. Long‐term studies based on photo‐identification …

The finding that tissue δ15N values increase with protein catabolism has led researchers to
apply this value to gauge nutritive condition in vertebrates. However, its application to …

In recent years, an increasing number of surveys have definitively confirmed the seasonal
presence of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in highly productive regions of the …

In mammals, the influence of gestation and lactation on the tissue stable-isotope ratios of
females, fetuses, and milk remains poorly understood. Here we investigate the incidence of …

The relationship of Mediterranean fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) to their Atlantic
conspecifics has puzzled zoologists for centuries. Recent data indicate the occurrence of …

Fin whales were once abundant in the seas to the southwest of Portugal, but whaling
activities decreased their numbers considerably. Acoustic data from ocean bottom …

In oceanic ecosystems, the nature of barriers to gene flow and the processes by which
populations may become isolated are different from the terrestrial environment, and less well …