NERC Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) Theses: Recent submissions
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Abundance and distribution of delphinids in the Red Sea (Egypt)
(University of St Andrews, 2015-06-24) - ThesisKnowledge about cetaceans in the Red Sea is limited with only a handful of sporadic or spatially-limited studies carried out to date. Funded by the Italian Cooperation through a Debt-for-Nature Swap programme and carried ... -
Population dynamics and distribution of northern Norwegian killer whales in relation to wintering herring
(University of St Andrews, 2014-06-25) - ThesisThe northern Norwegian killer whale (Orcinus orca) is an important predator but little is known about its population dynamics, particular in response to changes in its main prey, the highly dynamic Norwegian spring spawning ... -
The effects of physical, biological and anthropogenic noise on the occurrence of dolphins in the Pacific region of the Panama Canal
(University of St Andrews, 2014-06) - ThesisThe main aim of this thesis was to investigate the occurrence of dolphins in Pacific waters adjacent to the Panama Canal in the context of biological, temporal and spatial factors. Acoustic data were collected at 101 sites ... -
Ecology of the Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in the Southern area of the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombia : implications for conservation
(University of St Andrews, 2013-11-29) - ThesisSotalia guianensis is listed as “Data Deficient” by the IUCN and as “Vulnerable” in Colombia. This study aimed to advance understanding of the ecology of this species and its habitats, and to provide information to ... -
The seasonal movements and dynamics of migrating humpback whales off the east coast of Africa
(University of St Andrews, 2013-11-29) - ThesisData collected during boat-based and aerial surveys were used to describe population structure, movements, temporal patterns of migration and skin condition of humpback whales in breeding sub-stock C1-S off southern Africa. ...