Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011
Two populations of beluga whales (Delphin- apterus leucas) migrate annually between their summering grounds in the eastern Chukchi and eastern Beaufort Seas, and overwintering areas in the Bering Sea. To contribute to the understanding of migratory streams of this highly vocal species, we investigat...
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ftunstandrewcris:oai:research-portal.st-andrews.ac.uk:publications/4fcc3609-d63a-4ba5-a5ba-d6f83dad9c84 2024-06-23T07:50:46+00:00 Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 Garland, Ellen Clare Berchok, Catherine L. Castellote, Manuel 2015-05 https://research-portal.st-andrews.ac.uk/en/researchoutput/temporal-peaks-in-beluga-whale-delphinapterus-leucas-acoustic-detections-in-the-northern-bering-northeastern-chukchi-and-western-beaufort-seas-20102011(4fcc3609-d63a-4ba5-a5ba-d6f83dad9c84).html https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-014-1636-1 eng eng https://research-portal.st-andrews.ac.uk/en/researchoutput/temporal-peaks-in-beluga-whale-delphinapterus-leucas-acoustic-detections-in-the-northern-bering-northeastern-chukchi-and-western-beaufort-seas-20102011(4fcc3609-d63a-4ba5-a5ba-d6f83dad9c84).html info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Garland , E C , Berchok , C L & Castellote , M 2015 , ' Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 ' , Polar Biology , vol. 38 , no. 5 , pp. 747-754 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-014-1636-1 Passive acoustic monitoring Distribution Calls Alaskan Arctic Sea-ice White whale article 2015 ftunstandrewcris https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-014-1636-1 2024-06-13T00:46:22Z Two populations of beluga whales (Delphin- apterus leucas) migrate annually between their summering grounds in the eastern Chukchi and eastern Beaufort Seas, and overwintering areas in the Bering Sea. To contribute to the understanding of migratory streams of this highly vocal species, we investigated temporal peaks in acoustic detections from 4-year-long (2010–2011) recorders located in the northeastern Chukchi (inshore and offshore), western Beaufort, and northern Bering Seas. Beluga calls were detected throughout summer (July–August) in the western Beaufort; other studies suggest these animals are likely from the eastern Chukchi population. In autumn (Septem- ber–November), calls were detected in the western Beau- fort and northeastern Chukchi, which were likely from both the eastern Beaufort and eastern Chukchi populations. A strong peak at the inshore northeastern Chukchi site occurred in late-November; this peak is likely to be from the eastern Chukchi population. During spring, beluga calls were detected in the northeastern Chukchi and western Beaufort in two distinct vocal peaks (early- and late-May). The timing was consistent with the hypothesis that both vocal peaks were caused by the eastern Beaufort popula- tion. This suggests that migration of populations can be discriminated when temporal differences between vocal peaks are large enough to be identified as independent events. Our study results complement and support the population identity of peaks suggested by satellite telem- etry, aerial surveys, and other acoustical studies. Passive acoustic monitoring improves our understanding of the migratory timing of beluga populations for management and conservation in a region undergoing rapid change. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Beluga Beluga whale Beluga* Bering Sea Chukchi Delphinapterus leucas Polar Biology Sea ice White whale University of St Andrews: Research Portal Arctic Bering Sea Strong Peak ENVELOPE(-82.300,-82.300,-79.933,-79.933) Polar Biology 38 5 747 754 |
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Passive acoustic monitoring Distribution Calls Alaskan Arctic Sea-ice White whale Garland, Ellen Clare Berchok, Catherine L. Castellote, Manuel Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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Two populations of beluga whales (Delphin- apterus leucas) migrate annually between their summering grounds in the eastern Chukchi and eastern Beaufort Seas, and overwintering areas in the Bering Sea. To contribute to the understanding of migratory streams of this highly vocal species, we investigated temporal peaks in acoustic detections from 4-year-long (2010–2011) recorders located in the northeastern Chukchi (inshore and offshore), western Beaufort, and northern Bering Seas. Beluga calls were detected throughout summer (July–August) in the western Beaufort; other studies suggest these animals are likely from the eastern Chukchi population. In autumn (Septem- ber–November), calls were detected in the western Beau- fort and northeastern Chukchi, which were likely from both the eastern Beaufort and eastern Chukchi populations. A strong peak at the inshore northeastern Chukchi site occurred in late-November; this peak is likely to be from the eastern Chukchi population. During spring, beluga calls were detected in the northeastern Chukchi and western Beaufort in two distinct vocal peaks (early- and late-May). The timing was consistent with the hypothesis that both vocal peaks were caused by the eastern Beaufort popula- tion. This suggests that migration of populations can be discriminated when temporal differences between vocal peaks are large enough to be identified as independent events. Our study results complement and support the population identity of peaks suggested by satellite telem- etry, aerial surveys, and other acoustical studies. Passive acoustic monitoring improves our understanding of the migratory timing of beluga populations for management and conservation in a region undergoing rapid change. |
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Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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Temporal peaks in beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern Bering, northeastern Chukchi, and western Beaufort Seas: 2010–2011 |
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temporal peaks in beluga whale ( delphinapterus leucas ) acoustic detections in the northern bering, northeastern chukchi, and western beaufort seas: 2010–2011 |
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