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Comparing multiple sampling platforms for measuing the behaviour of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)

2015
Pay-walled Peer Reviewed Publication

Marine Mammal Science

Godwin, E., Noad, M. and Dunlop, R

Multiple platform approaches for measuring the behavior of marine mammals may strengthen data quality and quantity. However, if this approach is chosen, reconciliation of behavioral measures...
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Keywords: Behaviour, BRAHSS, Cetacea, Comparing, Measuring, Multiple platform, Sampling

Global coverage of cetacean line-transect surveys: Status quo, data gaps and future challenges

2012
Open Access Peer Reviewed Publication

PLOS ONE

Kaschner, K., Quick, N., Jewell, R., Williams, R. et al.

Knowledge of abundance, trends and distribution of cetacean populations is needed to inform marine conservation efforts, ecosystem models and spatial planning. We compiled a geo-spatial database...
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Keywords: Abundance, Cetacea, Line transects, Models, Populations

Cetacean stock assessments in relation to exploration and production industry activity and other human pressures: Review and data needs

2011
Open Access Peer Reviewed Publication

Aquatic Mammals

Thomsen, F., McCully, S., Weiss, L., Wood, D. et al.

The impacts of manmade underwater sound on cetaceans have become an important environmental issue. A number of studies have documented effects on individuals such as behavioural...
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Keywords: Cetacea, Data needs, Human pressures, Stock assessments