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

Despite their interest and threat status, the number of whales in world's oceans remains
highly uncertain. Whales detection is normally carried out from costly sighting surveys …

Six baleen whale species are found in the temperate western North Atlantic Ocean, with
limited information existing on the distribution and movement patterns for most. There is …

Photographic and genetic studies have revealed the complex population structure of
migratory large whales. Most research and management are geographically based, focusing …

The humpback whale population of New Caledonia appears to display a novel migratory
pattern characterized by multiple directions, long migratory paths and frequent pauses over …

The giant rorqual whales are believed to have a massive food turnover driven by a high-
intake lunge feeding style aptly described as the world's largest biomechanical action. This …

The growing field of historical ecology describes population abundances, biodiversity,
spatial structure, and ecological functioning in the past, which are important to …

In the northern hemisphere, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) typically migrate
between summer/autumn feeding grounds at high latitudes, and specific winter/spring …

Monitoring the body condition of free-ranging marine mammals at different life-history stages
is essential to understand their ecology as they must accumulate sufficient energy reserves …

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their nearshore distribution
during the breeding season, but their pelagic habitat use patterns remain mostly unexplored …