Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) in northwest Washington were studied, with the aims to: (1) increase understanding of gray whale use of
Shelf break systems are ecologically important regions of the ocean, and are often characterized by enhanced productivity and high densities
Social structure can have a significant impact on divergence and evolution within species, especially in the marine environment, which has
Laterally bent dorsal fins are rarely observed in free-ranging populations of cetaceans, contrary to captivity, where most killer whale Orcinus
To effectively protect and manage marine mammals, contemporary information on their abundance and distribution is essential. Several factors influence present-day
Mortality from collisions with vessels is one of the main human causes of death for large whales. Ship strikes are
Tags have been used to examine migration routes and habitat use of large whales for >40 yr, however, evaluation of
In 2014 a study was initiated off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to examine the spatial use and diving behavior of
We report on the abundance and trends of humpback whales along the US West Coast where photo-identification has been conducted