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Harbor Porpoise and Beluga Whale Habitat Use in the Saguenay‐St. Lawrence Marine Park (Canada) Revealed by a Combination of Visual and Acoustic Survey

Marine Mammal Science, Volume 42, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Studying habitat use of cetaceans that spend most of their lives underwater poses challenges, prompting the use of complementary methods. Non‐invasive methods, land‐based surveys (LBS) and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), were used to characterize occurrence patterns of beluga whales, harbor porpoises, and vessels in the Saguenay–St ...
Coralie Bernier‐Breton, Cristiane C. A. Martins, Gesche Winkler, Pierre Mercure‐Boissonnault, Léna Velé, Pierre Cauchy   +5 more
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Predicting ecology and hearing sensitivities in Parapontoporia—An extinct long‐snouted dolphin

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 4, Page 853-863, April 2026.
Abstract Analyses of the cetacean (whale and dolphin) inner ear provide glimpses into the ecology and evolution of extinct and extant groups. The paleoecology of the long‐snouted odontocete (toothed whale) group, Parapontoporia, is primarily marine with its depositional context also suggesting freshwater tolerance.
Joyce Sanks, Rachel Racicot
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Summary of the parameters of finless porpoises among the three experimental groups and other Yangtze finless porpoises measured within the mainstream of the Yangtze River.

, 2015
Summary of the parameters of finless porpoises among the three experimental groups and other Yangtze finless porpoises measured within the mainstream of the Yangtze River.
Zhaolong Cheng (751117), Ding Wang (191462), Matthew K. Pine (294880), Songhai Li (191470), Kexiong Wang (191466), Yongtao Li (371642), Liang Fang (161782)   +6 more
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Electrofishing as a potential threat to freshwater cetaceans

Endangered Species Research, 2019
Electrofishing is an accepted practice for legal fish sampling and surveying, but its use for subsistence food and market fishing has long been illegal in most countries. Illegal use affects freshwater fish populations in many parts of the world, and has
Thomas, PO, Gulland, FMD, Reeves, RR, Kreb, D, Ding, W, Smith, B, Malik, MI, Ryan, GE, Phay, S   +8 more
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Evaluating Fishing Ban Effectiveness Through Spatiotemporal Changes in Genetic Diversity of Parabramis pekinensis

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Based on spatiotemporal changes in the genetic diversity of Parabramis pekinensis populations in the lower Yangtze River (2022–2024), this study provides pioneering evidence that the 10‐year fishing ban has not only significantly enhanced genetic diversity but also effectively mitigated geographical barriers, thereby strengthening gene flow ...
Zhiwen Wang, Denghua Yin, Jie Liu, Pan Wang, Silei Liu, Zhongjia Huang, Wenwen Li, Mingxue Cao, Kai Liu   +8 more
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Telomere-to-telomere gap-free genome assembly of the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise and East Asian finless porpoise

GigaScience
Abstract Background The Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis, YFP) and the East Asian finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis sunameri, EFP) are 2 subspecies of the narrow-ridged finless porpoise that live in freshwater and saltwater, respectively.
Denghua Yin, Chunhai Chen, Danqing Lin, Zhong Hua, Congping Ying, Jialu Zhang, Chenxi Zhao, Yan Liu, Zhichen Cao, Han Zhang, Chenhe Wang, Liping Liang, Pao Xu, Jianbo Jian, Kai Liu   +14 more
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Severe Hearing Loss in the World's First Successfully Captive‐Born Yangtze Finless Porpoise: Impact of High Underwater Sound Exposure and Congenital Hearing Disorders

Integrative Zoology, Volume 21, Issue 2, Page 331-342, March 2026.
The audiogram of the world's first successfully captive‐born Yangtze finless porpoise was on average 40 dB higher than conspecifics. Congenital hearing disorders and noise exposure may be the primary cause of porpoise's hearing loss. ABSTRACT Aquariums globally have seen significant growth in recent decades.
Zhitao Wang, Tomonari Akamatsu, Kexiong Wang, Ding Wang   +3 more
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“We know nothing except fishing”: Fishing bans under China’s ecological civilisation

Geographical Research, Volume 64, Issue 1, February 2026.
The slogan on the photo reads, “Banning fishing for now will benefit fishery forever”. The ten‐year Fishing Ban in China’s Yangtze River is unprecedented in scale and intensity. This article uncovers the fishing ban through the narrative of ecological civilisation and its impact on retired fisherpeople.
Mengyao Li, Qi Liu
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Shifts in Fish Assemblages and Yangtze Finless Porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) Prey Selection in Poyang Lake During the Early Phase of the Decadal Fishing Moratorium

Diversity
Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) is the only extant cetacean species in the Yangtze River, a national first-class protected wild animal in China, and a key indicator reflecting the health status of the Yangtze River ecosystem ...
Yun Zhang, Heng Yin, Fangning Liu, Lingxia Wei, Jiaqiao Weng, Wenzhi Ma, Legen Peng, Yi Huang, Jialing Min, Rongcheng Rao, Ying Yang, Jinxiang Yu, Jianglong Que   +12 more
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) Technology in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Research: Advances and Prospects

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.
This review synthesizes over 15 years of advancements in eDNA technology by systematizing standardized guidelines for sampling, extraction, and bioinformatics, thereby enhancing the reproducibility of eDNA‐based research. It highlights eDNA's transformative role in noninvasively detecting rare, endangered, and invasive species, as well as its value in ...
Shuwen Wu, Yun Wang, Haiyan Qin, Zeyu Zhang, Shijun Liu, Yunjie Ruan, Guangsuo Chen, Xia Yuan, Hangjun Zhang   +8 more
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