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View article: NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter Vessel Line-transect Survey 2021 (GU2103)
NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter Vessel Line-transect Survey 2021 (GU2103) Open
Original provider: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Dataset credits: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Abstract: As part of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (AMAPPS), the Southeast F…
View article: Biological findings from a newly developed photo-identification catalog for the critically endangered Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei)
Biological findings from a newly developed photo-identification catalog for the critically endangered Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei) Open
The Rice’s whale is among the world’s most endangered whales. It has a small population size, low genetic diversity, and is exposed to several anthropogenic threats. In this study, we compiled photographs taken from whale sightings during …
View article: Mitochondrial structure despite nuclear panmixia: sex-specific dispersal dictates population structure in sperm whales
Mitochondrial structure despite nuclear panmixia: sex-specific dispersal dictates population structure in sperm whales Open
Marine mammals have high potential for dispersal, yet behavioral or environmental constraints can limit gene flow. This is true for the endangered sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus , which has a global distribution and long-distance migr…
View article: Validated Environmental <scp>DNA</scp> Assay for Detection of the Rare Rice's Whale (<i>Balaenoptera ricei</i>)
Validated Environmental <span>DNA</span> Assay for Detection of the Rare Rice's Whale (<i>Balaenoptera ricei</i>) Open
The Rice's whale ( Balaenoptera ricei ) is a critically endangered baleen whale species that resides year‐round in the Gulf of America (formerly the U.S. Gulf of Mexico). The majority of whale sightings occur where the seafloor varies betw…
View article: The effects of vessel speed and size on the lethality of strikes of large whales in U.S. waters
The effects of vessel speed and size on the lethality of strikes of large whales in U.S. waters Open
Vessel strikes are a substantial source of mortality for large whales worldwide and may pose conservation threats for small populations. Model-based estimates of mortality rates, which inform management strategies to reduce vessel strike m…
View article: Vessel strike encounter risk model informs mortality risk for endangered North Atlantic right whales along the United States east coast
Vessel strike encounter risk model informs mortality risk for endangered North Atlantic right whales along the United States east coast Open
Vessel strikes are a critical threat to endangered North Atlantic right whales ( Eubalaena glacialis ), significantly contributing to their elevated mortality. Accurate estimates of these mortality rates are essential for developing effect…
View article: A decade of declines in toothed whale densities following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
A decade of declines in toothed whale densities following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Open
Shortly after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill began in April 2010, a widely spaced passive acoustic monitoring array was deployed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico to document the impacts of this unprecedentedly large and deep offshore oi…
View article: Quantifying uncertainty in anthropogenic causes of injury and mortality for an endangered baleen whale
Quantifying uncertainty in anthropogenic causes of injury and mortality for an endangered baleen whale Open
Understanding the causes of mortality for a declining species is essential for developing effective conservation and management strategies, particularly when anthropogenic activities are the primary threat. Using a competing hazards framew…
View article: A multistate capture-recapture model to estimate reproduction of North Atlantic right whales
A multistate capture-recapture model to estimate reproduction of North Atlantic right whales Open
The recent steep decline of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales ( Eubalaena glacialis ) can be attributed to high mortality combined with low reproduction. While the former is a clear result of anthro-pogenic activity, the la…
View article: Rice's whale occurrence in the western Gulf of Mexico from passive acoustic recordings
Rice's whale occurrence in the western Gulf of Mexico from passive acoustic recordings Open
Rice's whales (Balaenoptera ricei) are one of the most endangered marine mammal species in the world. Their known distribution is restricted to the Gulf of Mexico (GoMx) and basic knowledge of their ecology is limited.
View article: A multistate capture-recapture model to estimate cause-specific injury and mortality of North Atlantic right whales
A multistate capture-recapture model to estimate cause-specific injury and mortality of North Atlantic right whales Open
Understanding the causes of mortality for a declining species is essential for developing effective conservation and management strategies, particularly when anthropogenic activities are the primary threat. Using a competing hazards framew…
View article: Vulnerability to climate change of United States marine mammal stocks in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean
Vulnerability to climate change of United States marine mammal stocks in the western North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Open
Climate change and climate variability are affecting marine mammal species and these impacts are projected to continue in the coming decades. Vulnerability assessments provide a framework for evaluating climate impacts over a broad range o…
View article: Tight spatial coupling of a marine predator with soniferous fishes: Using joint modelling to aid in ecosystem approaches to management
Tight spatial coupling of a marine predator with soniferous fishes: Using joint modelling to aid in ecosystem approaches to management Open
Aim Understanding the distribution of marine organisms is essential for effective management of highly mobile marine predators that face a variety of anthropogenic threats. Recent work has largely focused on modelling the distribution and …
View article: Protected species considerations for ocean planning: A case study for offshore wind energy development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
Protected species considerations for ocean planning: A case study for offshore wind energy development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Open
Objective Ocean planning provides opportunities for managers to evaluate tradeoffs among environmental, social, economic, cultural, and management considerations in the development of place-based activities. Early integration of mobile pro…
View article: Habitat and abundance of cetaceans in Atlantic Ocean continental slope waters off the eastern USA
Habitat and abundance of cetaceans in Atlantic Ocean continental slope waters off the eastern USA Open
This study quantifies the abundance and spatial distribution of the cetacean community occupying continental shelf edge and inner continental slope waters along the US southeast Atlantic coast. A shipboard visual line-transect survey was c…
View article: Genetic structure of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) inhabiting adjacent South Florida estuaries – Biscayne Bay and Florida Bay
Genetic structure of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) inhabiting adjacent South Florida estuaries – Biscayne Bay and Florida Bay Open
Coastal common bottlenose dolphins show a variety of migration and residency patterns adding to the difficulty of defining stocks for management purposes. Genetic structure plays an important role in identifying population stocks of dolphi…
View article: Modeling protected species distributions and habitats to inform siting and management of pioneering ocean industries: A case study for Gulf of Mexico aquaculture
Modeling protected species distributions and habitats to inform siting and management of pioneering ocean industries: A case study for Gulf of Mexico aquaculture Open
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) provides a process that uses spatial data and models to evaluate environmental, social, economic, cultural, and management trade-offs when siting (i.e., strategically locating) ocean industries. Aquaculture is…
View article: The Influence of Satellite-Derived Environmental and Oceanographic Parameters on Marine Turtle Time at Surface in the Gulf of Mexico
The Influence of Satellite-Derived Environmental and Oceanographic Parameters on Marine Turtle Time at Surface in the Gulf of Mexico Open
The aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill highlighted the lack of baseline spatial, behavioral, and abundance data for many species, including imperiled marine turtles, across the Gulf of Mexico. The ecology of marine turtles i…
View article: Detection of Habitat Shifts of Cetacean Species: A Comparison Between 2010 and 2017 Habitat Suitability Conditions in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
Detection of Habitat Shifts of Cetacean Species: A Comparison Between 2010 and 2017 Habitat Suitability Conditions in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Open
The simultaneous effects of human activities in the ocean and climate change have already produced a series of responses from the marine ecosystems. With the potential increment of future human activities, such as offshore renewable energy…
View article: Acoustic localization, validation, and characterization of Rice's whale calls
Acoustic localization, validation, and characterization of Rice's whale calls Open
The recently named Rice's whale in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most endangered whales in the world, and improved knowledge of spatiotemporal occurrence patterns is needed to support their recovery and conservation. Passive acoustic mo…
View article: Modeling protected species distributions and habitats to inform siting and management of pioneering ocean industries: A case study for Gulf of Mexico aquaculture
Modeling protected species distributions and habitats to inform siting and management of pioneering ocean industries: A case study for Gulf of Mexico aquaculture Open
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) provides a process that uses spatial data and models to evaluate environmental, social, economic, cultural, and management trade-offs when siting ocean industries. Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food secto…
View article: Modeling population effects of the <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> oil spill on a long‐lived species
Modeling population effects of the <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> oil spill on a long‐lived species Open
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill exposed common bottlenose dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus ) in Barataria Bay, Louisiana to heavy oiling that caused increased mortality and chronic disease and impaired reproduction in surviving dol…
View article: Estimated Bycatch of Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles in the U.S. Atlantic Pelagic Longline Fleet During 2019
Estimated Bycatch of Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles in the U.S. Atlantic Pelagic Longline Fleet During 2019 Open
The U.S. Atlantic Pelagic Longline fleet operates throughout the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, including along the U.S. coast from the Gulf of Mexico to New England, the waters of the Caribbean, and in international waters of the North Atla…
View article: The Distribution of Giant Manta Rays In The Western North Atlantic Ocean Off The Eastern United States
The Distribution of Giant Manta Rays In The Western North Atlantic Ocean Off The Eastern United States Open
In 2018, the giant manta ray ( Manta birostris ) was listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. We integrated decades of sightings and survey effort data from multiple sources in a comprehensive species distribution modeli…