Finding the right fit: Comparative cetacean distribution models using multiple data sources and statistical approaches
Aim Accurate predictions of cetacean distributions are essential to their conservation but are
limited by statistical challenges and a paucity of data. This study aimed at comparing the …
limited by statistical challenges and a paucity of data. This study aimed at comparing the …
Horizontal and vertical movements of humpback whales inform the use of critical pelagic habitats in the western South Pacific
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their nearshore distribution
during the breeding season, but their pelagic habitat use patterns remain mostly unexplored …
during the breeding season, but their pelagic habitat use patterns remain mostly unexplored …
Multi-decadal humpback whale migratory route fidelity despite oceanographic and geomagnetic change
Understanding how organisms respond to environmental change is one of the most
pressing grand challenges of organismal biology. In the vast oceans that cover 71% of …
pressing grand challenges of organismal biology. In the vast oceans that cover 71% of …
Boost the resilience of protected areas to shocks by reducing their dependency on tourism
FOD Andrianambinina, D Schuurman… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Ecotourism is widely considered a strong mechanism for the sustainable funding of
protected areas (PAs). Implemented during the 1990s in Madagascar, nature-based tourism …
protected areas (PAs). Implemented during the 1990s in Madagascar, nature-based tourism …
Whales in warming water: Assessing breeding habitat diversity and adaptability in Oceania's changing climate
In the context of a changing climate, understanding the environmental drivers of marine
megafauna distribution is important for conservation success. The extent of humpback whale …
megafauna distribution is important for conservation success. The extent of humpback whale …
Validation of presence‐only models for conservation planning and the application to whales in a multiple‐use marine park
Abstract Identification of species' Biologically Important Areas (BIAs) is fundamental to
conservation planning and species distribution models (SDMs) are a powerful tool …
conservation planning and species distribution models (SDMs) are a powerful tool …
Environmental drivers of humpback whale foraging behavior in the remote Southern Ocean
Satellite telemetry and animal movement models advance our ability to remotely monitor the
behavior of wide-ranging species. Understanding how different behaviors (eg foraging) are …
behavior of wide-ranging species. Understanding how different behaviors (eg foraging) are …
Equipment to tag, track and collect biopsies from whales and dolphins: the ARTS, DFHorten and LKDart systems
L Kleivane, PH Kvadsheim, A Bocconcelli, N Øien… - Animal …, 2022 - Springer
Of all animals considered subjects for instrumentation for behavioral or physiological
studies, cetaceans probably represent the greatest challenge to the engineer and biologist …
studies, cetaceans probably represent the greatest challenge to the engineer and biologist …
Baleen whale distribution and seasonal occurrence revealed by an ocean bottom seismometer network in the Western Indian Ocean
From the acoustic data acquired by the RHUM-RUM (Réunion Hotspot and Upper Mantle
Réunions Unterer Mantel) Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) network between October …
Réunions Unterer Mantel) Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) network between October …
Seascape genetics and the spatial ecology of juvenile green turtles
Understanding how ocean currents impact the distribution and connectivity of marine
species, provides vital information for the effective conservation management of migratory …
species, provides vital information for the effective conservation management of migratory …