Use of satellite imagery to estimate distribution and abundance of Cumberland Sound beluga whales reveals frequent use of a glacial river estuary

Limiting disturbance in critical habitats is an important part of ensuring the well-being and sustainability of populations at risk, such as Cumberland Sound beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Using non-disruptive Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, an emerging tool in cetacean monitor...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors: Amanda M. Belanger, Bryanna A. H. Sherbo, James D. Roth, Cortney A. Watt
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024
Subjects:
estuary
Kernel density estimate (KDE)
critical habitat
white whale
Clearwater Fiord
Delphinapterus leucas
Science
Q
General. Including nature conservation
geographical distribution
QH1-199.5
Cumberland Sound
Beluga
Beluga whale
Beluga*
White whale
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1305536
https://doaj.org/article/41d2db8eb59c4b31a898f44de8e7a13a

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