Spatio-Temporal Characterization of Pinniped Strandings and Human Interaction Cases in the Pacific Northwest, 1991-2016
Pinniped strandings can be used as a proxy to evaluate the impacts of anthropogenic activities on the local marine environment.
Individual Gray Whale Use of Coastal Waters off Northwest Washington During the Feeding Season 1984–2011: Implications for Management
Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) in northwest Washington were studied, with the aims to: (1) increase understanding of gray whale use of
Risso’s Dolphins Plan Foraging Dives
Humans remember the past and use that information to plan future actions. Lab experiments that test memory for the location
Movement and Foraging Behavior of Short-Finned Pilot Whales in the Mid-Atlantic Bight: Importance of Bathymetric Features and Implications for Management
Shelf break systems are ecologically important regions of the ocean, and are often characterized by enhanced productivity and high densities
Familial Social Structure and Socially Driven Genetic Differentiation in Hawaiian Short-Finned Pilot Whales
Social structure can have a significant impact on divergence and evolution within species, especially in the marine environment, which has
The Incidence of Bent Dorsal Fins in Free-Ranging Cetaceans
Laterally bent dorsal fins are rarely observed in free-ranging populations of cetaceans, contrary to captivity, where most killer whale Orcinus
Abundance and Distribution of Cetaceans in the Gulf of Alaska
To effectively protect and manage marine mammals, contemporary information on their abundance and distribution is essential. Several factors influence present-day
Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Cottids, Mussels, and Sediment in Southern Puget Sound, Washington
In Southern Puget Sound, PCB levels tend to be highest at or near the areas of highest population density, industry,
High Mortality of Blue, Humpback and Fin Whales from Modeling of Vessel Collisions on the U.S. West Coast Suggests Population Impacts and Insufficient Protection
Mortality from collisions with vessels is one of the main human causes of death for large whales. Ship strikes are