Position, swimming direction and group size of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the presence of a fast-ferry in the Bay of Biscay

• Autorzy: Aniceto A. S. , Carroll J. , Tetley M. J. , Oosterhout C. van

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DOI

10.1016/j.oceano.2016.02.002

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

We analyze group size, swimming direction and the orientation of fin whales relative to a fast ferry in the Bay of Biscay. Fin whale groups (≥3 individuals) were on average closer to the vessel than single individuals and pairs (F_1,114 = 4.94, p = 0.028) and were more often observed within a high-risk angle ahead of the ferry (binomial probability: p = 7.60 × 10⁻¹¹). Also, small groups tend to swim in the opposite direction (heading of 180°) of the ferry at the starboard side (binomial test: p = 6.86 × 10⁻⁵) and at the portside (binomial test: p = 0.0156). These findings provide valuable information to improve shipping management procedures in areas at high risk for collisions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

fin whales; ship strikes; behavior

• Wydawca: Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology ; Elsevier
• Czasopismo: Oceanologia
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: No. 58 (3)
• Strony: 235--240
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 32 poz., rys., mapy

Twórcy

autor

Aniceto A. S.

• Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
• ARCEx (Research Centre of Arctic Petroleum Exploration), UiT The Arctic University, Department of Geology, Tromsø, Norway

autor

Carroll J.

• ARCEx (Research Centre of Arctic Petroleum Exploration), UiT The Arctic University, Department of Geology, Tromsø, Norway

autor

Tetley M. J.

• Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), Critical Habitats and MPAs Programme, Chippenham, UK

autor

Oosterhout C. van

• Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK

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