Reference Genome Assembly of the False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
High-quality genomic resources are essential tools for conservation and management actions. We present a chromosome-level genome assembly for the false
Estimating Genetic Diversity of Abundant Oceanic Dolphins Through Repeated Environmental (e)DNA Sampling
Estimating the genetic diversity of cetaceans at sea, particularly abundant social delphinids, can be difficult with traditional biopsy sampling of
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multispecies Matching Algorithm Applied to a Novel Species, Risso’s Dolphin (Grampus griseus)
Automated matching algorithms are an increasingly valuable tool in marine mammal research. A multispecies matching algorithm, originally described in Patton
Ecological Contexts of Diving Behavior in Hawaiian False Killer Whales
Background Predator movements vary across different ecological contexts, offering valuable insights into their foraging strategies. However, studying these contexts in
Global Tracking of Marine Megafauna Space Use Reveals How to Achieve Conservation Targets
The recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets ambitious goals but no clear pathway for how zero loss of important
100 Years Later: New Discoveries and Observations on Ceticolous Diatoms
Biofilms from the skin of ten cetacean species and from the baleen of gray, humpback, and common minke whales were
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 Shyest Blackfish: The Global Phylogeography of the Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata) Suggests Considerable Population Structure and an Unrecognized Taxon
Pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) are a poorly studied, globally-distributed species found in pelagic waters and around oceanic islands. They
Acoustic Behaviour of Endangered Hawaiian False Killer Whales
Understanding the acoustic communication of the endangered main Hawaiian Islands insular population of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) is essential
How Robust is Eschrichtius robustus? A Novel Photographic Index of Body Condition From Boat-Based Photographs of Gray Whales
Although the eastern North Pacific gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) population has recovered from population declines associated with whaling, they are