Increased proximity of vessels reduces feeding opportunities of blue whales in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Canada
Blue whales Balaenoptera musculus occur seasonally in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Canada, where they spend most of their time foraging. Their recurrent presence has stimulated the development of a large whale-watching industry. Here, we examine the effect of vessel distance on blue whale foraging beha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Inter-Research
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Endangered Species Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v32/p351-361/ |