Historical reconstruction of the population dynamics of whales before, during and after
exploitation is crucial to marine ecological restoration and for the consideration of future …

A comprehensive revision of the localities of discovery of fossil mysticetes is presented
together with a highly inclusive phylogenetic analysis in order to provide the basis for a …

Both the ability to generate DNA data and the variety of analytical methods for conservation
genetics are expanding at an ever-increasing pace. Analytical approaches are now possible …

It is well known that hunting dramatically reduced all baleen whale populations, yet reliable
estimates of former whale abundances are elusive. Based on coalescent models for …

Genetic data can provide a powerful tool for those interested in the ecology and
management of wildlife, especially when it is combined with behavioral, demographic, or …

Time-scales estimated from sequence data play an important role in molecular ecology.
They can be used to draw correlations between evolutionary and palaeoclimatic events, to …

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 …

Phylogeny-based estimates suggesting a low germline mutation rate (μ) in baleen whales
have influenced research ranging from assessments of whaling impacts to evolutionary …

Global warming is affecting the population dynamics and trophic interactions across a wide
range of ecosystems and habitats. Translating these real‐time effects into their long‐term …

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a highly specialized endemic Arctic cetacean,
restricted to the Arctic seas bordering the North Atlantic. Low levels of genetic diversity have …