Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon
Marine mammals can play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems, and their presence can be key to community structure and function. Consequently, marine mammals are often considered indicators of ecosystem health and flagship species. Yet, historical population declines caused by exploitati...
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ftdeakinunifig:oai:figshare.com:article/20669997 2023-05-15T17:59:13+02:00 Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon S E Nelms J Alfaro-Shigueto John Arnould I C Avila S B Nash E Campbell M I D Carter T Collins R J C Currey C Domit V Franco-Trecu M M P B Fuentes E Gilman R G Harcourt E M Hines A R Hoelze S K Hooker N Kelkar J J Kiszka K L Laidre J C Mangel H Marsh S M Maxwe A B Onoufriou D M Palacios G J Pierce L S Ponnampalam L J Porter D J F Russell K A Stockin D Sutaria N Wambiji C R Wei B Wilson B J Godley 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30150504 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Marine_mammal_conservation_over_the_horizon/20669997 unknown http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30150504 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Marine_mammal_conservation_over_the_horizon/20669997 All Rights Reserved Uncategorized Conservation Marine mammals Priority setting Management Research techniques Threats Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Biodiversity Conservation Biodiversity & Conservation WHALES PHYSETER-MACROCEPHALUS SUNDARBANS MANGROVE FOREST PHOCOENA-PHOCOENA BYCATCH MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL PROTECTED AREAS CLIMATE-CHANGE FUTURE-DIRECTIONS FORAGING BEHAVIOR RIVER DOLPHINS BEAKED-WHALE Text Journal contribution 2021 ftdeakinunifig 2022-11-17T18:42:13Z Marine mammals can play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems, and their presence can be key to community structure and function. Consequently, marine mammals are often considered indicators of ecosystem health and flagship species. Yet, historical population declines caused by exploitation, and additional current threats, such as climate change, fisheries bycatch, pollution and maritime development, continue to impact many marine mammal species, and at least 25% are classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable) on the IUCN Red List. Conversely, some species have experienced population increases/recoveries in recent decades, reflecting management interventions, and are heralded as conservation successes. To continue these successes and reverse the downward trajectories of at-risk species, it is necessary to evaluate the threats faced by marine mammals and the conservation mechanisms available to address them. Additionally, there is a need to identify evidence-based priorities of both research and conservation needs across a range of settings and taxa. To that effect we: (1) outline the key threats to marine mammals and their impacts, identify the associated knowledge gaps and recommend actions needed; (2) discuss the merits and downfalls of established and emerging conservation mechanisms; (3) outline the application of research and monitoring techniques; and (4) highlight particular taxa/populations that are in urgent need of focus. Other Non-Article Part of Journal/Newspaper Phocoena phocoena Physeter macrocephalus DRO - Deakin Research Online |
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Uncategorized Conservation Marine mammals Priority setting Management Research techniques Threats Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Biodiversity Conservation Biodiversity & Conservation WHALES PHYSETER-MACROCEPHALUS SUNDARBANS MANGROVE FOREST PHOCOENA-PHOCOENA BYCATCH MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL PROTECTED AREAS CLIMATE-CHANGE FUTURE-DIRECTIONS FORAGING BEHAVIOR RIVER DOLPHINS BEAKED-WHALE |
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Uncategorized Conservation Marine mammals Priority setting Management Research techniques Threats Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Biodiversity Conservation Biodiversity & Conservation WHALES PHYSETER-MACROCEPHALUS SUNDARBANS MANGROVE FOREST PHOCOENA-PHOCOENA BYCATCH MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL PROTECTED AREAS CLIMATE-CHANGE FUTURE-DIRECTIONS FORAGING BEHAVIOR RIVER DOLPHINS BEAKED-WHALE S E Nelms J Alfaro-Shigueto John Arnould I C Avila S B Nash E Campbell M I D Carter T Collins R J C Currey C Domit V Franco-Trecu M M P B Fuentes E Gilman R G Harcourt E M Hines A R Hoelze S K Hooker N Kelkar J J Kiszka K L Laidre J C Mangel H Marsh S M Maxwe A B Onoufriou D M Palacios G J Pierce L S Ponnampalam L J Porter D J F Russell K A Stockin D Sutaria N Wambiji C R Wei B Wilson B J Godley Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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Uncategorized Conservation Marine mammals Priority setting Management Research techniques Threats Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Biodiversity Conservation Biodiversity & Conservation WHALES PHYSETER-MACROCEPHALUS SUNDARBANS MANGROVE FOREST PHOCOENA-PHOCOENA BYCATCH MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL PROTECTED AREAS CLIMATE-CHANGE FUTURE-DIRECTIONS FORAGING BEHAVIOR RIVER DOLPHINS BEAKED-WHALE |
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Marine mammals can play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems, and their presence can be key to community structure and function. Consequently, marine mammals are often considered indicators of ecosystem health and flagship species. Yet, historical population declines caused by exploitation, and additional current threats, such as climate change, fisheries bycatch, pollution and maritime development, continue to impact many marine mammal species, and at least 25% are classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable) on the IUCN Red List. Conversely, some species have experienced population increases/recoveries in recent decades, reflecting management interventions, and are heralded as conservation successes. To continue these successes and reverse the downward trajectories of at-risk species, it is necessary to evaluate the threats faced by marine mammals and the conservation mechanisms available to address them. Additionally, there is a need to identify evidence-based priorities of both research and conservation needs across a range of settings and taxa. To that effect we: (1) outline the key threats to marine mammals and their impacts, identify the associated knowledge gaps and recommend actions needed; (2) discuss the merits and downfalls of established and emerging conservation mechanisms; (3) outline the application of research and monitoring techniques; and (4) highlight particular taxa/populations that are in urgent need of focus. |
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S E Nelms J Alfaro-Shigueto John Arnould I C Avila S B Nash E Campbell M I D Carter T Collins R J C Currey C Domit V Franco-Trecu M M P B Fuentes E Gilman R G Harcourt E M Hines A R Hoelze S K Hooker N Kelkar J J Kiszka K L Laidre J C Mangel H Marsh S M Maxwe A B Onoufriou D M Palacios G J Pierce L S Ponnampalam L J Porter D J F Russell K A Stockin D Sutaria N Wambiji C R Wei B Wilson B J Godley |
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S E Nelms J Alfaro-Shigueto John Arnould I C Avila S B Nash E Campbell M I D Carter T Collins R J C Currey C Domit V Franco-Trecu M M P B Fuentes E Gilman R G Harcourt E M Hines A R Hoelze S K Hooker N Kelkar J J Kiszka K L Laidre J C Mangel H Marsh S M Maxwe A B Onoufriou D M Palacios G J Pierce L S Ponnampalam L J Porter D J F Russell K A Stockin D Sutaria N Wambiji C R Wei B Wilson B J Godley |
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Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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Marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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marine mammal conservation: over the horizon |
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Phocoena phocoena Physeter macrocephalus |
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Phocoena phocoena Physeter macrocephalus |
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