Trends in the Offshore Distribution and Relative Abundance of Beaufort Sea Belugas, 1982–85 vs 2007–09
We used systematic strip-transect aerial surveys to examine the distribution and relative abundance of surfaced belugas in the offshore Beaufort Sea in late August of 1982, 1984–85, and 2007–09. Belugas were seen throughout the offshore area in both survey series, on 114 of 149 transects (76.5%). Th...
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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The Arctic Institute of North America
2013
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Online Access: | https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/67351 |