Trait-based approach reveals how marginal reefs respond to acute and chronic disturbance
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DOI: 10.1007/s00338-021-02077-y
Abstract: Ecosystems worldwide are becoming increasingly altered by environmental stress, yet little is known about how acute disturbances affect ecological communities that already persist under chronically stressful environmental conditions. Here, we use a trait-based approach to… read more here.
Keywords: marginal reefs; variation; trait based; based approach ... See more keywords
Distribution patterns of east Australian humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Hervey Bay, Queensland: a historical perspective
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DOI: 10.1071/am18029
Abstract: Tourism activities are expanding in both terrestrial and marine environments, which can have detrimental effects on the target species. Balancing the amount of disturbance a population of animals receives against the educational value of tourism… read more here.
Keywords: distribution; hervey bay; humpback whales;
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) behaviour determines habitat use in two Australian bays
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DOI: 10.1071/mf21065
Abstract: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) require a suite of essential habitats during their long migration. Therefore, the identification of critical habitats is important for continuation of their successful recovery. In this study we investigated the behaviours… read more here.
Keywords: humpback whales; megaptera novaeangliae; hervey bay; humpback ... See more keywords
Assessment of humpback whale swimming speeds in two eastern Australian bays
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DOI: 10.1071/mf24116
Abstract: Context Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are capital breeders, travelling several thousand kilometres between their breeding and feeding sites annually. Along the migration route, humpback whales utilise locations such as Hervey Bay and the Gold Coast… read more here.
Keywords: gold coast; hervey bay; humpback; humpback whale ... See more keywords