The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is distributed among most oceans and seas of the globe (except Mediterranean Sea). These whales migrate from feeding regions in the Antarctic waters to breeding areas in tropical and subtropical seas.
Sergio O. Lucero +6 more
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Presencia de cetáceos frente a la Segunda Región de Chile = The presence of cetaceans off northern Chilean coast [PDF]
Although some 35 species of cetaceans have been reported for chilean waters, the amount of published data remains very limited. Historical information on the cetofauna of northern Chile is next to inexistent.
Guerra-Correa, C. +3 more
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On the presence of humpback whales in the Persian Gulf: rare or rarely documented? Report of the IWC Scientific Committee Meeting SC/67A/CMP/14, Bled, Slovenia, May 2017 [PDF]
We critically review the evidence for humpback whale presence in the Persian Gulf. Five specimen records, assumed to belong to the endangered Arabian Sea population, are confirmed in the period 1883- 2017: Bassore Bay, Iraq; Doha, Qatar; Kuwait Inner ...
Delshab, H. +6 more
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This study aims to optimize the sampling efforts for effective eDNA biomonitoring of marine vertebrates by comparing different combinations of volumes and replicates. Sampling 1 L per replicate underestimated biodiversity, whereas sampling 4 L represented the most efficient sampling volume.
Chun Ming How +8 more
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New Records of a Stranding Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Argentine Sea and Notes on its Epibionts. [PDF]
Se analizó el caso de una ballena jorobada (Megaptera novaeangliae) varada en Playa Baterías (38°58?60?S, 61°48?0?O), provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Angeletti, Sabrina +2 more
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Southeastern Pacific humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) and their breeding grounds : distribution and habitat preference of singers and social groups off the coast of Ecuador [PDF]
The study was supported by a Rufford Small Grant, ECG. is currently funded by a Royal Society Newton International Fellowship; part of this work was completed while ECG was funded by a National Research Council (National Academy of Sciences) Postdoctoral
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The von Economo neurons in frontoinsular and anterior cingulate cortex in great apes and humans [PDF]
The von Economo neurons (VENs) are large bipolar neurons located in frontoinsular (FI) and anterior cingulate cortex in great apes and humans, but not other primates.
Allman, John M. +8 more
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Aquatic noise pollution: implications for individuals, populations, and ecosystems [PDF]
Anthropogenically driven environmental changes affect our planet at an unprecedented scale and are considered to be a key threat to biodiversity. According to the World Health Organization, anthropogenic noise is one of the most hazardous forms of ...
Kunc, Hansjoerg P. +2 more
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This book blends traditional taxonomy with genetics, for species and gender identification and for forensic testing for preventing illegal trade in marine mammal products. Updating will be an ongoing process.
Silas, E G
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How long can fisheries management delay action in response to ecosystem and climate change? [PDF]
Sustainable management of fisheries is often compromised by management delaying implementation of regulations that reduce harvest, in order to maintain higher catches in the short term.
Brown, Christopher J. +3 more
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