Right Whale Habitat and Migration in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean

Abstract

This study successfully used OSU-developed Argos implantable satellite-monitored radio tags to collect location data on large endangered whale species. These data were used determine feeding and migratory movements, and characterize critical habitats. Whales studied included Hawaiian humpback whales, Eastern North Pacific blue whales, North Atlantic right whales, Sea of Cortez fin whales, and Gulf of Mexico sperm whales. Oregon State University leads the field worldwide in tag longevity and reliability; the longest-running tags to date are on Gulf of Mexico sperm whales and have transmitted for 20 months so far.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426528

Entities

People

  • Bruce R. Mate

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Human Behavior
  • Oceanography
  • Sea Water
  • Topography
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology

Technology Areas

  • Space