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The modelling and assessment of whale-watching impacts

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Date
10/2015
Author
New, Leslie Frances
Hall, Ailsa Jane
Harcourt, R.
Kaufman, G.
Parsons, E.C.M.
Pearson, H.C.
Cosentino, A.M.
Schick, Robert Schilling
Funder
NERC
Office of Naval Research
Grant ID
Agreement R8-H12-86
N00014-12-1-0286
Keywords
Anthropogenic impacts
Disturbance
Management
Marine mammals
Sustainable tourism
QH301 Biology
QL Zoology
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Abstract
In recent years there has been significant interest in modelling cumulative effects and the population consequences of individual changes in cetacean behaviour and physiology due to disturbance. One potential source of disturbance that has garnered particular interest is whale-watching. Though perceived as 'green' or eco-friendly tourism, there is evidence that whale-watching can result in statistically significant and biologically meaningful changes in cetacean behaviour, raising the question whether whale-watching is in fact a long term sustainable activity. However, an assessment of the impacts of whale-watching on cetaceans requires an understanding of the potential behavioural and physiological effects, data to effectively address the question and suitable modelling techniques. Here, we review the current state of knowledge on the viability of long-term whale-watching, as well as logistical limitations and potential opportunities. We conclude that an integrated, coordinated approach will be needed to further understanding of the possible effects of whale-watching on cetaceans.
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New , L F , Hall , A J , Harcourt , R , Kaufman , G , Parsons , E C M , Pearson , H C , Cosentino , A M & Schick , R S 2015 , ' The modelling and assessment of whale-watching impacts ' , Ocean and Coastal Management , vol. 115 , pp. 10-16 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.04.006
Publication
Ocean and Coastal Management
Status
Peer reviewed
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.04.006
ISSN
0964-5691
Type
Journal article
Rights
Copyright 2015 the Authors. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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http://hdl.handle.net/10023/7642

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