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dc.contributor.advisorJanik, Vincent
dc.contributor.authorRoberts, Bethany
dc.coverage.spatialxxiv, 257 p.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-21T10:38:34Z
dc.date.available2019-10-21T10:38:34Z
dc.date.issued2019-12-03
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10023/18718
dc.description.abstractAnimal acoustic behavior systems are complex and the lifestyle of marine mammals makes understanding these systems difficult as they spend much time submerged underwater and are often difficult to observe visually. Using passive acoustic monitoring to record and interpret cetacean vocalizations provides insights into how these animals use different vocalizations in various contexts. This thesis investigates the use of acoustic signals in foraging and communication in two wild delphinid species, the short-finned pilot whale and the bottlenose dolphin using animal attached digital recording devices (DTAG). In chapter 2, bottlenose dolphin clicks were recorded in Sarasota Bay, Florida to document click production rates among three behavioral contexts for application in density estimations. In chapter 3, bottlenose dolphin signature whistles were identified using the SIGID method to document temporal variations in signature whistle production. Combined application of passive acoustic monitoring with mark-recapture methods proved feasible with information on temporal variations in signature whistle production. In chapter 4, short-finned pilot whale buzzes were defined based on a maximum inter-click interval. Furthermore, the relationship of pilot whale buzzes and whistles with depth was investigated. A buzz duration, number of buzz clicks, whistle output, duration and energy flux density significantly decreased with increasing dive depths. In chapter 5, three buzz types produced by pilot whales were categorized. Analysis of the acoustic events occurring after each buzz showed that different buzz types are used for different biosonar tactics in foraging or communication. Gulps were investigated to identify potential cues for foraging success. The acoustic repertoire of delphinids is highly complex and the research in this thesis documents the variability in whistle and click production in bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales, which is fundamental to understand how passive acoustic monitoring can be used for interpreting delphinid behavior and documenting presence and location of animals.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of St Andrews
dc.subjectPilot whalesen_US
dc.subjectBottlenose dolphinsen_US
dc.subjectAcoustic communicationen_US
dc.subjectWhistlesen_US
dc.subjectBuzzen_US
dc.subjectDTAGen_US
dc.subjectPassive acoustic monitoringen_US
dc.subjectClicksen_US
dc.subjectVocalizationsen_US
dc.subjectBehavioren_US
dc.subjectMarine mammal bioacousticsen_US
dc.subject.lccQL737.C432R73
dc.subject.lcshBottlenose dolphin--Vocalizationen
dc.subject.lcshBottlenose dolphin--Behavioren
dc.subject.lcshBottlenose dolphin--Monitoringen
dc.subject.lcshGlobicephala macrorhynchus--Vocalizationen
dc.subject.lcshGlobicephala macrorhynchus--Behavioren
dc.subject.lcshGlobicephala macrorhynchus--Monitoringen
dc.subject.lcshAnimal communicationen
dc.titleAcoustic signals as indicators of animal behavior, presence and location in delphinidsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoralen_US
dc.type.qualificationnamePhD Doctor of Philosophyen_US
dc.publisher.institutionThe University of St Andrewsen_US
dc.publisher.departmentScottish Oceans Instituteen_US
dc.rights.embargodate2021-08-30
dc.rights.embargoreasonThesis restricted in accordance with University regulations. Print and electronic copy restricted until 30th August 2021. Restriction now expired. Awaiting final permissions to release or further restrict full text.en
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.17630/10023-18718


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