Impacts of oceanic conditions on north Atlantic right whale distribution on the Nantucket Shoals

• Other Authors: Grech, Rhyan Nicole (author), Kohut, Josh (chair), Lopez, Alexander (member), Redfern, Jessica (member), Rutgers University, School of Graduate Studies
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Biological oceanography; Gradients; Nantucket Shoals; North Atlantic right whale; Water masses; Northern right whale; Cabot; Nantucket; North Atlantic
• Online Access: http://dissertations.umi.com/gsnb.rutgers:12651

The habitat of North Atlantic right whales, like that of countless other species, is changing as a result of a changing climate. As scientists, proactive policy makers and innovative industries look for climate change solutions, the ocean is seen as providing myriad opportunities in the new blue eco...