Cortisol levels in beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas): Setting a benchmark for Marine Protected Area monitoring

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are facing profound changes in their habitat, with impacts expected at the individual and population level. Detecting and monitoring exposure and response to environmental stressors is necessary for beluga conservation and management of human activities. Cortiso...

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Main Authors: Lisa L. Loseto, Kerri Pleskach, Carie Hoover, Gregg T. Tomy, Jean-Pierre Desforges, Thor. Halldorson, Peter S. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2018-09-01
Series:Arctic Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2017-0020