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In this study, satellite tagging and its effects are being examined among Gulf of Maine humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). This is among the best studied humpback whale populations. Its strong fidelity to particular feeding sites, long feeding ground residency and strong overlap with observer effort that are expected to result in repeated sightings of tagged animals, and a maximized resighting potential in future years. The project will also produce new information on humpback whale movement and habitat use in relation to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. meer
Satellite-monitored radio tags have yielded important information for the conservation and management of large whales. Tags provide far greater detail on large whale movements and habitat use than more traditional studies, and past tagging projects have revealed the existence of entirely unknown whale habitats. However, it is not uncommon for tags to stop transmitting within days to months of deployment, and follow-up studies on the individuals have been limited. Further work is needed to improve the scientific and conservation value of this technology. Scope Kernwoorden: Marien/Kust Bijdrage door
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS), meer
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Gepubliceerd in: OBIS-SEAMAP: Spatial Ecological Analysis of Megavertebrate Populations, meer
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Dataset informatie: Dataset status: Afgelopen
Data type: Data
Metadatarecord aangemaakt: 2013-06-26
Informatie laatst gewijzigd: 2014-06-05
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