Summer distribution of the Mediterranean sperm whale: insights from the acoustic Accobams survey initiative

The Mediterranean sperm whale population, Physeter macrocephalus, is listed as endangered due to population decline caused by human activities. To mitigate the impact of these activities, accurate knowledge of their distribution and abundance is crucial. During their long dives, sperm whales are not...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors:	Clara Lerebourg, Oliver Boisseau, Vincent Ridoux, Auriane Virgili
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Subjects:	species distribution model Mediterranean Sea passive acoustic monitoring sperm whale distribution Physeter macrocephalus
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1229682/full