THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ...
Whilst the harbour porpoise {Phocoena phocoena) is the most j&equently observed cetacean in the UK, it. is at risk from habitat degradation, pollution, incidental capture in fishing nets and anthropogenic disturbance. UK, European and International initiatives have highlighted the conservation n...
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ftdatacite:10.24382/4175 2024-02-27T08:41:18+00:00 THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... GOODWIN, LISSA 2007 https://dx.doi.org/10.24382/4175 https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/handle/10026.1/1117 unknown University of Plymouth Text article-journal Thesis ScholarlyArticle 2007 ftdatacite https://doi.org/10.24382/4175 2024-02-01T15:58:11Z Whilst the harbour porpoise {Phocoena phocoena) is the most j&equently observed cetacean in the UK, it. is at risk from habitat degradation, pollution, incidental capture in fishing nets and anthropogenic disturbance. UK, European and International initiatives have highlighted the conservation need to obtain a better understanding of this species. This research, conducted over 5 years (1999-2004) aimed to fiirther the scientific knowledge of the harbour porpoise in order to influence fiiture conservation initiatives. Studies into the relative abundance, density, distribution, habitat use and behaviour were conducted through combinations of shore- and boat-based research. Technical trials of a towed acoustic device (T-POD) were also conducted from onboard the research vessel. Additional analysis of previously collected acoustic data from bottom-set gillnets was carried out This research presents some of the first examination of the west coast for the harbour porpoise. Porpoise density was found to be ... Text Harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena DataCite Metadata Store (German National Library of Science and Technology) |
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Whilst the harbour porpoise {Phocoena phocoena) is the most j&equently observed cetacean in the UK, it. is at risk from habitat degradation, pollution, incidental capture in fishing nets and anthropogenic disturbance. UK, European and International initiatives have highlighted the conservation need to obtain a better understanding of this species. This research, conducted over 5 years (1999-2004) aimed to fiirther the scientific knowledge of the harbour porpoise in order to influence fiiture conservation initiatives. Studies into the relative abundance, density, distribution, habitat use and behaviour were conducted through combinations of shore- and boat-based research. Technical trials of a towed acoustic device (T-POD) were also conducted from onboard the research vessel. Additional analysis of previously collected acoustic data from bottom-set gillnets was carried out This research presents some of the first examination of the west coast for the harbour porpoise. Porpoise density was found to be ... |
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THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... |
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THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... |
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THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... |
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THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... |
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THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF THE HARBOUR PORPOISE (PHOCOENA PHOCOENA) ALONG THE WEST COAST OF THE UK ... |
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ecology and conservation of the harbour porpoise (phocoena phocoena) along the west coast of the uk ... |
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Harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena |
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