Gray whale sightings and strandings in Washington State reveal the Eastern North Pacific population is in trouble and the ways gray whales are adapting
Eastern North Pacific (ENP) gray whales have experienced elevated mortality, declining abundance, and low calf production since 2019. We present
Behavioral Response of Rough-Toothed Dolphins to Exposure from Multiple Sources of Sonar
From 2011 through 2025, 25 LIMPET satellite tags were deployed on rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) off the island of Kauaʻi,
Hawaiian False Killer Whale Mouthline and Dorsal Fin Injuries from Fisheries Interactions
Monitoring bycatch in fisheries is essential for effective conservation and fisheries sustainability. False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in Hawai‘i are
Epigenetic Age Estimation for Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in the Absence of ‘Known Age’ Individuals
Epigenetic aging models hold great promise for enhancing many aspects of wildlife research and management. However, their utility is limited
The Role of Environmental and Social Contexts on Space Use of Endangered Hawaiian False Killer Whales
Examining individual-level differences in space use can shed light on important ecological processes and population-level patterns that may inform conservation
Beaked Whales and El Niño: Evidence for ENSO Effects on Blainville’s Beaked and Goose-Beaked Whale Space Use in Hawaiian Waters
Large-scale climatic phenomena, such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, influence marine systems across the Pacific and beyond. The
The Ongoing Issue of Fishery Interactions Among Endangered Hawaiian False Killer Whales: Repeated Mouthline and Dorsal Fin Injuries, Stock and Sex-specific Trends, and Early-life Interactions
Monitoring bycatch in fisheries is essential for effective conservation and fisheries sustainability. False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in Hawaiian waters