Behavioral Responses of Fin Whales to Military Mid-Frequency Active Sonar
The effect of active sonars on marine mammal behaviour is a topic of considerable interest and scientific investigation. Some whales,
The effect of active sonars on marine mammal behaviour is a topic of considerable interest and scientific investigation. Some whales,
Understanding environmental drivers of species’ behavior is key for successful conservation. Within cetacean research, studies focused on understanding such drivers
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Climate change is affecting a wide range of global systems, with polar ecosystems experiencing the most rapid change. Although climate
Endangered Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca) are fish-eaters that preferentially prey on adult Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Despite being
Harbor porpoises are typically seen in small groups of 1–3 individuals, with aggregations of 20+ individuals treated as rare events.
The presence of distinct social groups within an animal population can result in heterogeneity in many aspects of its life
Understanding the function of baleen whale acoustic signals requires the investigation of calling behaviors relative to location, timing, and behavioral