Studies of Dolphins and Whales on and Around the Pacific Missile Range Facility using Photo-Identification and Satellite Tagging: Evidence for Resident and Non-Resident Species
Abstract
There are 18 species of odontocetes found around the main Hawaiian Islands, and 11 of these have resident, island-associated populations in the eastern main Hawaiian Islands (Baird 2016). Until recently, relatively little was known about the presence and residency status of most of these species in the the western main Hawaiian Islands, in particular around Kaua'i and Ni'ihau. The U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) is located off the west and northwest side of Kaua'i, and is the site of regular Navy training activities, and it is therefore of particular interest to understand species composition, use of the area, and potential short- and long-term impacts of Navy activities on these species.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1145609
Entities
People
- Annie M. Gorgone
- D. B. Anderson
- Daniel L. Webster
- Elise M. Walters
- Robin W Baird
- Sabre D. Mahaffy
Organizations
- Cascadia Research