Strong Maternal Fidelity and Natal Philopatry Shape Genetic Structure in North Pacific Humpback Whales
We quantified the relative influence of maternal fidelity to feeding grounds and natal fidelity to breeding grounds on the population
First Direct Measurements of Behavioural Responses by Cuvier’s Beaked Whales to Mid-Frequency Active Sonar
Most marine mammal strandings coincident with naval sonar exercises have involved Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris). We recorded animal movement
Cytochrome P4501A1 Expression in Blubber Biopsies of Endangered False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) and Nine Other Odontocete Species from Hawai’i
Odontocetes (toothed whales) are considered sentinel species in the marine environment because of their high trophic position, long life spans,
Passive Acoustic and Visual Monitoring of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary: Importance of Quantifying Call Type
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) produce a variety of vocalizations such as social and feeding calls as well as patterned calls
Incidence of Ship Strikes of Large Whales in Washington State
Ship strikes of large whales cause mortalities worldwide, but there is uncertainty regarding the frequency and species involved. We examined