Interspecies pectoral fin contact between bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic spotted dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2019.09.002
Abstract: Affiliative interspecies interactions are important to community structure within an ecosystem yet understudied relative to antagonistic relationships. Mixed-species associations provide important benefits via foraging, predator avoidance and social interactions. Tactile behaviours help with social bond… read more here.
Keywords: fin contact; mixed species; pectoral fin; bottlenose dolphins ... See more keywords
Using dolphins to catch tuna: Assessment of associations between pantropical spotted dolphins and yellowfin tuna hook and line fisheries in Hawai‘i
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2020.105652
Abstract: Abstract In Hawaiian waters fishermen use the association between pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) to catch tuna. Targeting fishing effort around or in spotted dolphin groups has the potential to… read more here.
Keywords: pantropical spotted; spotted dolphins; fishing vessels; spotted dolphin ... See more keywords