Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) were listed as endangered in 1970 under the
Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969, the precursor to the Endangered Species …

Abstract Machalilla National Park, on the coast of mainland Ecuador, supports a growing
whalewatching industry that focuses on Southern Hemisphere humpback whales, which …

Considerable uncertainty exists regarding the migratory destinations of humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae) from the Antarctic Peninsula region and the breeding grounds off …

The Southeastern Pacific Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae reproduces from June
to September off the coast of Ecuador where a large artisanal fisheries fleet consisting of …

The Machalilla National Park (MNP), approximately 55.000 hectares in area, was
established in 1979. It is located in the southwest of the Ecuadorian coastal province …

Pacific humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) stock was studied off the central part of
Ecuador (01 24'S, 80 55'W) during the breeding season (June-September). For this purpose …

Information on the life history and demographics of oceanic manta rays Mobula birostris
remains scarce. Using photo-ID data, we describe the demographic structure, population …

Latitudinal preferences within the breeding range have been suggested for Breeding Stock
G humpback whales that summer in different feeding areas of the eastern South Pacific. To …

The Brazilian coast is recognised as a Southern Hemisphere humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeangliae) wintering ground (IWC breeding stock 'A'). The northeastern coast of Brazil …

Vessel collision is a threat to many whale species, and the risk has increased with
expanding maritime traffic. This compromises international conservation efforts and requires …