North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) acoustic behavior on the calving grounds
Abstract
Passive acoustic monitoring is a common method for detection of endangered North Atlantic right whales. This study reports on the acoustic behavior of right whales on the winter calving grounds to assess their acoustic detectability in this habitat. In addition to known call types, previously undescribed low amplitude short broadband signals were detected from lactating females with calves. The production of higher amplitude tonal calls occurred at lower rates for lactating females than from other age/sex classes suggesting that passive acoustic monitoring may be less effective in detecting mother-calf pairs in this critical habitat area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1121/1.5115332
Entities
People
- Dana A Cusano
- Douglas P. Nowacek
- Sofie M. Van Parijs
- Susan E. Parks
Organizations
- Duke University
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Office of Naval Research
- Syracuse University