The generally accepted model of Mysticete whale migration is that most individuals
undertake seasonal migrations between high and low latitudes. Although numerous …

Increasing interest in the acquisition of biotic and abiotic resources from within the deep sea
(eg, fisheries, oil–gas extraction, and mining) urgently imposes the development of novel …

The relationship of Mediterranean fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) to their Atlantic
conspecifics has puzzled zoologists for centuries. Recent data indicate the occurrence of …

Many animals rely on long-form communication, in the form of songs, for vital functions such
as mate attraction and territorial defence. We explored the prospect of improving automatic …

Acoustic monitoring can provide essential information on marine environments, including
insights into ecosystem functioning and marine biodiversity monitoring. However, data on …

Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea has been widely reported, but its impact on
biodiversity has not been fully explored. Simultaneous sampling of microplastics (MP) with a …

The Arctic marine environment is highly affected by global warming with notable changes in
habitat conditions, which have great consequences on migrating species. For example, the …

A total of 147 days spread over 4 years were recorded by a stereophonic sonobuoy set up in
the Mediterranean sea, near the coast of Toulon, south of France. These recordings were …

We present an analysis of fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) songs on passive acoustic
recordings from the Pelagos Sanctuary (Western Mediterranean Basin). The recordings …

Cetaceans are key biological indicators of the status of marine waters and are protected
under an extensive legislative framework. Research about these highly dynamic species is …