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The observation records from whale and dolphin watching inshore of Hualien, eastern Taiwan [PDF]

open access: yesBiodiversity Data Journal, 2023
The eastern waters of Taiwan have been lacking baseline and research data for several years. This study was initiated by Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation (KOEF) in collaboration with the Turumoan whale-watching company since 1998, collecting long-term
Chieh-Hsi Hu   +3 more
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Exposure to whale watching vessels affects dive ascents and resting behavior in sperm whales

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2022
Disturbance from whale watching can induce a wide range of behavioral responses in cetaceans, some of which can affect their energetic balance and, ultimately, their long-term fitness.
Cláudia Oliveira   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) response to personal watercraft and motorized whale watching vessels in the Churchill River estuary

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2022
As interest in tourism and conservation grows worldwide, whale-watching has become a popular means of educating the public about wildlife conservation.
Emma L. Ausen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Humpback Whale Movements and Behavior in Response to Whale-Watching Vessels in Juneau, AK

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2019
The whale-watching industry in Juneau, Alaska relies primarily on the presence of North Pacific humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). To meet demands from the rapidly growing tourism industry, the number of whale-watching vessels in this region has ...
Alicia R. Schuler   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Energetic Effects of Whale-Watching Boats on Humpback Whales on a Breeding Ground

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2021
Interactions between whale-watching boats and cetaceans can lead to changes in their behavior. From a management perspective, it is important to understand how this type of disturbance can be translated into physiological effects, such as changes in ...
Damian Villagra   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

PROMOTION OF ECOTOURISM PRINCIPLES BY WHALE-WATCHING COMPANIES’ MARKETING EFFORTS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
For the whale-watching industry to be managed according to ecotourism principles, it should focus on nature-based attractions, provide environmental education, and promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Kur, Nhial Tiitmamer   +1 more
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The modelling and assessment of whale-watching impacts [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In recent years there has been significant interest in modelling cumulative effects and the population consequences of individual changes in cetacean behaviour and physiology due to disturbance.
Hall, Ailsa Jane   +23 more
core   +5 more sources

Is it possible to go whale watching off the coast of Peru?: A case study of humpback whales

open access: yesLatin American Journal of Aquatic Research, 2011
Whale watching is the human activity of encountering cetaceans in their natural habitat for recreational and scientific purposes. Despite the high diversity of cetaceans in Peruvian waters, this activity has yet to be developed.
Aldo S Pacheco   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impacts of Whale Watching on the Behavior of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Coast of Panama

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2020
Ecotourism focused on whales and dolphins has become a popular activity and an important source of revenue for many countries. Whale watching is vital to supporting conservation efforts and provides numerous benefits to local communities including ...
Arielle M. Amrein   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) behaviour in the presence of whale-watching vessels

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science, 2023
Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are social animals that return to the same estuaries each summer season. The Western Hudson Bay belugas in the Churchill River estuary appear to be attracted to boats, resulting in whale-watching being a popular ...
Kristin H. Westdal   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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