Ecosystem-based Management for Protected Species in the North Pacific Fisheries [PDF]
, 2011 In the North Pacific Ocean, an ecosystem-based fishery management approach has been adopted. A significant objective of this approach is to reduce interactions between fishery-related activities and protected species.
Heltzel, Jeannie M. +2 more
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Have you ever wondered if beluga whales are dangerous? It’s a question that has intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. While these majestic creatures are known for their gentle demeanor, there’s still much to uncover about their true nature.
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Abundance of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in three Alaskan regions, corrected for observer errors due to perception bias and species misidentification, and corrected for animals submerged from view [PDF]
, 2010 Estimating the abundance of cetaceans from aerial survey data requires careful attention to survey design and analysis. Once an aerial observer perceives a marine mammal or group of marine mammals, he or she has only a few seconds to identify and ...
Hobbs, Roderick C., Waite, Janice M.
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BiomimeticsThe proliferation of multimodal misinformation on social media has become a critical concern. Although detection methods have advanced, feature representation and cross-modal semantic alignment challenges continue to hinder the effective use of ...
Guangyu Mu +5 more
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Establishing death in stranded Odontocetes (toothed whales) using other mammals : a pilot study : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University [PDF]
, 2003 The aim of this study was to investigate and evaluate a new method for determining death in stranded odontocetes (toothed whales). The new method was using the pulsations seen in the retinal blood vessels in the place of the heart rate. The retinal blood
Paul, Katherine A
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Collaborative Optimization of Air Compressor Units Based on MSI-BWO Algorithm
IEEE AccessTo improve the operational efficiency of compressor units and reduce waste, a Multi-Strategy Improved Beluga Whale Optimization (MSI-BWO) algorithm is proposed for the collaborative combination optimization of compressor units in an air compressor plant.
Lei Chen +4 more
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Mother-Calf Behavior in Delphinapterus leucas in the Second Year of Life [PDF]
, 2013 A longitudinal investigation of two beluga whale mother-calf pairs located at SeaWorld San Antonio was conducted in order to examine and describe the calves’ change in swim positioning in relation to their mothers over time. Swim positions are considered
Johnson, Jennifer
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IEEE AccessEver-increasing dynamic surges in renewable-based electric power systems, notably wind and photovoltaic farms bring adverse impacts and challenges in terms of reliability and stability.
Shahzad Ali +6 more
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Localization and tracking of beluga whales in aerial video using deep learning
Frontiers in Marine ScienceAerial images are increasingly adopted and widely used in various research areas. In marine mammal studies, these imagery surveys serve multiple purposes: determining population size, mapping migration routes, and gaining behavioral insights.
Mostapha Alsaidi +6 more
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