Effectiveness of surface-based detection methods for vessel strike mitigation of North Atlantic right whales
Increasing commercial and recreational use of the world’s oceans has led to growing concerns about vessel and marine mammal encounters. For endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis, reducing the number of vessel strikes is key to improving their protection. In th...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:2b102e09c1984ba4b4cc8dab1ae37262 2023-05-15T16:08:18+02:00 Effectiveness of surface-based detection methods for vessel strike mitigation of North Atlantic right whales LMR Baille DP Zitterbart 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01202 https://doaj.org/article/2b102e09c1984ba4b4cc8dab1ae37262 EN eng Inter-Research https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v49/p57-69/ https://doaj.org/toc/1863-5407 https://doaj.org/toc/1613-4796 1863-5407 1613-4796 doi:10.3354/esr01202 https://doaj.org/article/2b102e09c1984ba4b4cc8dab1ae37262 Endangered Species Research, Vol 49, Pp 57-69 (2022) Zoology QL1-991 Botany QK1-989 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01202 2022-12-30T20:23:03Z Increasing commercial and recreational use of the world’s oceans has led to growing concerns about vessel and marine mammal encounters. For endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis, reducing the number of vessel strikes is key to improving their protection. In this study, we developed an agent-based model to assess the efficacy of thermal imaging systems as a surface-based whale detection method for vessel strike mitigation. We found that the detection range of such systems is the determining factor for their efficacy and needs to be chosen according to vessel characteristics, such as speed and maneuverability. Furthermore, we found that combining large-scale (e.g. protected zones) and small-scale (e.g. on-board detection systems) mitigation strategies increases protection. Finally, technological improvements are needed to achieve reliable detection ranges beyond what is currently possible so that fast and poorly maneuverable vessels such as ultra-large container ships could benefit from on-board detection systems. Article in Journal/Newspaper Eubalaena glacialis North Atlantic North Atlantic right whale Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Endangered Species Research 49 57 69 |
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Increasing commercial and recreational use of the world’s oceans has led to growing concerns about vessel and marine mammal encounters. For endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale Eubalaena glacialis, reducing the number of vessel strikes is key to improving their protection. In this study, we developed an agent-based model to assess the efficacy of thermal imaging systems as a surface-based whale detection method for vessel strike mitigation. We found that the detection range of such systems is the determining factor for their efficacy and needs to be chosen according to vessel characteristics, such as speed and maneuverability. Furthermore, we found that combining large-scale (e.g. protected zones) and small-scale (e.g. on-board detection systems) mitigation strategies increases protection. Finally, technological improvements are needed to achieve reliable detection ranges beyond what is currently possible so that fast and poorly maneuverable vessels such as ultra-large container ships could benefit from on-board detection systems. |
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Effectiveness of surface-based detection methods for vessel strike mitigation of North Atlantic right whales |
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Effectiveness of surface-based detection methods for vessel strike mitigation of North Atlantic right whales |
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