Abstract
Comparison of behavioural similarities between subpopulations of species that have been isolated for a long time is important for understanding the general ecology of species that are under pressure from large-scale changes in habitats. Narwhals (Monodon monoceros) east and west of Greenland are examples of separated populations that, in different ocean parts, will be coping with similar anthropogenic and climate-driven habitat alterations. To study this, 28 narwhals from the Scoresby Sound fjord system were tracked by satellite in 2010-2013. The average duration of contact with the whales was 124 days with one tag lasting 305 days and one whale recaptured
Original language | English |
---|---|
Journal | Journal of Zoology |
Volume | 297 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 54-65 |
ISSN | 0952-8369 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- ZOOLOGY
- MONODON-MONOCEROS
- ADJACENT WATERS
- EAST GREENLAND
- BAFFIN-ISLAND
- MOVEMENTS
- WHALES
- ABUNDANCE
- CLIMATE
- AREAS
- BAY
- Scoresby Sound
- whale migration
- satellite tracking
- Greenland halibut
- dive behaviour
- site fidelity