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Oikos, EarlyView.Understanding the ecological implications of species coexistence is central to biodiversity studies and to identify environmental and anthropogenic drivers of ecosystem dynamics, where ecological network analysis offers valuable insights. This study examines the complexity, structure, and potential responses to disturbances of the Strait of Magellan's ...
Claudia D. Andrade +4 more
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Entanglements of right whales, Eubalaena australis (Cetacea, Mysticeti), in the 2010 breeding season in Santa Catarina state, Brazil [PDF]
Biotemas, 2011 Right whales (Eubalaena australis) have been suffering with anthropogenic activities such as pollution, marine traffic and entanglement in fishing nets.
Mônica Pontalti, Mônica Danielski
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A first assessment of operator compliance and dolphin behavioural responses during swim-with-dolphin programs for three species of Delphinids in the Azores [PDF]
, 2019 The popularity of swim-with wild dolphin programs around the world is fast growing, with the studies required to investigate their impact lagging behind. In the Azores, species targeted include the short-beaked common (Delphinus delphis), the bottlenose (
Azevedo, José M. N. +3 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Schools are a common place where the younger generation can develop their understanding of the ocean and acquire the skills needed to become responsible and knowledgeable ocean advocates. Grounded in a relational ocean literacy model, this study examined outcomes of a place‐based programme integrating picture books, beach excursions and ...
Cátia Freitas +4 more
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A Novel Crawling Robot Based on the Hexagonal Mesh Structure and Enhanced PID Control Strategy
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The locomotion of crawling robots is similar to that of caterpillars, relying on foot adhesion and body contraction to ensure flexible movement without compromising stability. However, most existing pneumatic soft crawling robots are incapable of simultaneously achieving forward, backward, turning, and climbing capabilities.
Meng Hongjun +4 more
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Determining the Market for Marine Wildlife Tourism in South Africa. [PDF]
African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019 Viewing and interacting with wildlife in their natural habitat has become an important component of the tourism industry. Shark cage diving and whale watching are two prominent activities in South Africa and are becoming an increasingly popular tourist ...
Dr L Geldenhuys +2 more
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ISER Working Paper 2009.1 [PDF]
, 2009 In this report we calculate the economic importance of nature-based tourism in Southeast Alaska as measured by business revenue. Our estimates are based on field research conducted during 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Colt, Steve +3 more
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Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.A comparison of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Random Forest (RF) model predictions of benthic habitats within Apollo Marine Park. The CNN (left) and RF (right) classification maps show the spatial distribution of three habitat types: high energy circalittoral rock with seabed‐covering sponges, low complexity circalittoral rock with non‐crowded
Henry Simmons +6 more
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A contingent valuation approach to estimating the recreational value of commercial whale watching - the case study of Faxaflói Bay, Iceland. [PDF]
Tour Manag Perspect, 2020 Cook D +3 more
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TESTING SIGNIFICANCE OF MULTI-DESTINATION AND MULTI-PURPOSE TRIP EFFECTS IN A TRAVEL COST METHOD DEMAND MODEL FOR WHALE WATCHING TRIPS [PDF]
Inclusion of multi-destination and multi-purpose visitors has an appreciable influence on a standard count data travel cost model derived estimate of willingness to pay but the differences are not statistically significant. We adapt a more general travel
Larson, Douglas M. +2 more
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