The small size and fast movements of many small delphinids present challenges when studying their ecology, behavior, and communication. Yet
At least 11 of the 18 species of odontocetes in Hawaiian waters have island-associated, resident populations. Sperm whales have been
Small, long-term resident populations of Cuvier’s and Blainville’s beaked whales exist off Hawai`i Island; however, little is known about their
Pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) have historically been a poorly studied species. They are typically found in the open ocean
Social structure and its effects on gene flow have been suggested as drivers of population structure among sympatric or parapatric
In Hawai’i fishermen use a variety of hook and line methods to catch tuna associated with pantropical spotted dolphins. In
Much of the U.S. Navy’s training activities in Hawai’i occur on the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), an area between
An emerging theme in animal and human health-related research is that associated microbial communities or ‘microbiomes’ play vital and active
We assessed scarring patterns as evidence of fisheries interactions for three populations of false killer whales in Hawai‘i. Bycatch of
Understanding gene flow and dispersal patterns is important for predicting effects of natural events and anthropogenic activities on animal populations.