North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management
The distribution and seasonal patterns of the North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, inform management decisions that mitigate anthropogenic threats. Based on data from visual surveys, much of the population migrates between winter calving grounds in coastal waters adjacent to the southeas...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:070fba2042874d1e9a7a45c444ccbc49 2023-05-15T16:08:19+02:00 North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management KB Hodge CA Muirhead JL Morano CW Clark AN Rice 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00683 https://doaj.org/article/070fba2042874d1e9a7a45c444ccbc49 EN eng Inter-Research https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v28/n3/p225-234/ https://doaj.org/toc/1863-5407 https://doaj.org/toc/1613-4796 1863-5407 1613-4796 doi:10.3354/esr00683 https://doaj.org/article/070fba2042874d1e9a7a45c444ccbc49 Endangered Species Research, Vol 28, Iss 3, Pp 225-234 (2015) Zoology QL1-991 Botany QK1-989 article 2015 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00683 2022-12-30T20:22:05Z The distribution and seasonal patterns of the North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, inform management decisions that mitigate anthropogenic threats. Based on data from visual surveys, much of the population migrates between winter calving grounds in coastal waters adjacent to the southeast USA and summer feeding and nursery grounds adjacent to the northeast USA. However, little is known about right whale occurrence along the mid-Atlantic US migratory corridor. A better understanding of right whale occurrence in this region is needed prior to offshore wind energy development activities, which may increase mortality risks and chronic impacts on the population. We conducted an 11 mo passive acoustic survey along coastal North Carolina and Georgia near several wind energy areas to document the acoustic occurrence of right whales in the southern region of the mid-Atlantic US coast. Right whales were acoustically detected across all seasons, with peak seasonal presence occurring during autumn in the Georgia site and during winter in the North Carolina site. A secondary peak in presence also occurred during June and July in the Georgia site, when right whales were not expected to be in the area. Given the nearly year-round presence of right whales in the survey areas, these results may warrant an evaluation of current management protocols in order to provide adequate protection to the population in the face of offshore energy development activities. Article in Journal/Newspaper Eubalaena glacialis North Atlantic North Atlantic right whale Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Endangered Species Research 28 3 225 234 |
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The distribution and seasonal patterns of the North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, inform management decisions that mitigate anthropogenic threats. Based on data from visual surveys, much of the population migrates between winter calving grounds in coastal waters adjacent to the southeast USA and summer feeding and nursery grounds adjacent to the northeast USA. However, little is known about right whale occurrence along the mid-Atlantic US migratory corridor. A better understanding of right whale occurrence in this region is needed prior to offshore wind energy development activities, which may increase mortality risks and chronic impacts on the population. We conducted an 11 mo passive acoustic survey along coastal North Carolina and Georgia near several wind energy areas to document the acoustic occurrence of right whales in the southern region of the mid-Atlantic US coast. Right whales were acoustically detected across all seasons, with peak seasonal presence occurring during autumn in the Georgia site and during winter in the North Carolina site. A secondary peak in presence also occurred during June and July in the Georgia site, when right whales were not expected to be in the area. Given the nearly year-round presence of right whales in the survey areas, these results may warrant an evaluation of current management protocols in order to provide adequate protection to the population in the face of offshore energy development activities. |
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North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management |
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North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management |
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North Atlantic right whale occurrence near wind energy areas along the mid-Atlantic US coast: implications for management |
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