Genetic erosion is a major threat to biodiversity because it can reduce fitness and ultimately
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …

Local drivers are human activities or processes that occur in specific locations, and cause
physical or ecological change at the local or regional scale. Here, we consider marine and …

Abstract North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis Müller 1776) present an interesting
problem for abundance and trend estimation in marine wildlife conservation. They are long …

The North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis (NARW), currently numbering< 410
individuals, is on a trajectory to extinction. Although direct mortality from ship strikes and …

The decreasing cost and increasing scope and power of emerging genomic technologies
are reshaping the field of molecular ecology. However, many modern genomic approaches …

Whales contribute to marine ecosystem functioning, and they may play a role in mitigating
climate change and supporting the Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) population, a …

The conservation status of all known New Zealand marine mammal taxa was assessed
using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). A full list is presented, along …

Fidelity to migratory destinations is an important driver of connectivity in marine and avian
species. Here we assess the role of maternally directed learning of migratory habitats, or …

Aim Cetaceans are inherently difficult to study due to their elusive, pelagic and often highly
migratory nature. New Zealand waters are home to 50% of the world's cetacean species, but …

Social media content is increasingly being validated and used as a valuable source of data
within conservation science. Metadata obtained from social networking sites (SNS) can …