The effects of ship noise on marine mammals—a review
The number of marine watercraft is on the rise—from private boats in coastal areas to
commercial ships crossing oceans. A concomitant increase in underwater noise has been …
commercial ships crossing oceans. A concomitant increase in underwater noise has been …
From sea monsters to charismatic megafauna: changes in perception and use of large marine animals
Marine megafauna has always elicited contrasting feelings. In the past, large marine
animals were often depicted as fantastic mythological creatures and dangerous monsters …
animals were often depicted as fantastic mythological creatures and dangerous monsters …
Estimating bycatch mortality for marine mammals: concepts and best practices
Fisheries bycatch is the greatest current source of human-caused deaths of marine
mammals worldwide, with severe impacts on the health and viability of many populations …
mammals worldwide, with severe impacts on the health and viability of many populations …
Best practices for assessing and managing bycatch of marine mammals
Bycatch in marine fisheries is the leading source of human-caused mortality for marine
mammals, has contributed to substantial declines of many marine mammal populations and …
mammals, has contributed to substantial declines of many marine mammal populations and …
An integrated strategy for monitoring cetaceans in data-poor regions
A fundamental issue in cetacean conservation is determining the occurrence, distribution,
and habitat use of target species. However, these baselines are extremely deficient in many …
and habitat use of target species. However, these baselines are extremely deficient in many …
An integrated approach for cetacean knowledge and conservation in the central Mediterranean Sea using research and social media data sources
Sources of data other than those derived from conventional research protocols may
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …
Widespread use of migratory megafauna for aquatic wild meat in the tropics and subtropics
DJ Ingram, M Prideaux, NK Hodgins… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Wild animals are captured or taken opportunistically, and the meat, body parts, and/or eggs
are consumed for local subsistence or used for traditional purposes to some extent across …
are consumed for local subsistence or used for traditional purposes to some extent across …
Species diversity and critical habitats of offshore and deep-diving cetaceans in the South China Sea
M Liu, W Lin, M Lin, L Dong, B Liu, S Chen… - Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite being recognized as a global marine biodiversity hotspot, the South China Sea
(SCS) is a distinct “cetacean data-deficient area”. In particular, robust scientific knowledge …
(SCS) is a distinct “cetacean data-deficient area”. In particular, robust scientific knowledge …
Cetacean research and citizen science in Kenya
MG Mwango'mbe, J Spilsbury, S Trott… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In 2011, several non-governmental and government agencies established the Kenya Marine
Mammal Network (KMMN) to provide a platform for the consistent collection of data on …
Mammal Network (KMMN) to provide a platform for the consistent collection of data on …
The Northern Mozambique Channel
DO Obura, SO Bandeira, N Bodin, V Burgener… - World seas: an …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Northern Mozambique Channel is a treasure of unique oceanography, rich
coral reefs, migrating tuna, and whales, bounded by the Comoros, France, Madagascar …
coral reefs, migrating tuna, and whales, bounded by the Comoros, France, Madagascar …