Several populations of odontocete cetaceans, including at least 19 species, have modified
their behavior and adapted to foraging in association with trawlers. We review information …

Bycatch in marine fisheries is the leading source of human-caused mortality for marine
mammals, has contributed to substantial declines of many marine mammal populations and …

The main issue affecting the conservation of most pinniped species has been identified as
interactions with fisheries and aquaculture. In South American waters in particular, this …

The franciscana dolphin, Pontoporia blainvillei, is one of the most threatened cetaceans in
the Southwestern Atlantic. Within their limited coastal range off Argentina, Uruguay, and …

Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) are an iconic marine mammal, an important
component of Antarctic ecosystems, and a key indicator species for regional fisheries …

Detailed knowledge on habitat use by marine mammals is critical for understanding their
ecological role and for adequate management. Here, we assess the habitat use patterns of …

ABSTRACT A notable diversity of marine mammals inhabits the Atlantic and Pacific waters
of South America. For decades, South American countries have been producing scientific …

Marine mammals serve as sentinels for environmental health, offering insights into
ecosystem health. Enhancing management and conservation strategies for these species …

Protecting migratory species requires knowledge of their distributions throughout the year.
Spatial or temporal segregation of females and males during part of the annual cycle …

Abstract In the Falkland Islands, the South American fur seal and South American sea lion
spatially overlap and interact with bottom-trawling fisheries. Until 2015, interactions of these …