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5. Does environmental water management promote invasive fish? Modelling the response of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) to natural and managed flows using a stochastic population model

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Todd, Charles Robert, primary, Koehn, John D, additional, Stuart, Ivor G, additional, Wootton, Henry F, additional, Zampatti, Brenton P, additional, Thwaites, Leigh, additional, Conallin, Anthony, additional, Ye, Qifeng, additional, Stamation, Kasey, additional, and Bice, Chris, additional

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2023
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14. Whale-watching in NSW: research to integrate the needs of whales, tourists and industry

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Stamation, Kasey Anne

Subjects
Humpback whales, Sustainable tourism, Behavioural responses, Whale watching
Abstract

This thesis examines the human and animal dimensions of whale-watching and develops a framework for management of the humpback whale-watching industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The short-term responses of humpback whales to whale-watching vessels during their southward migration on the south coast of NSW were assessed. The behavior of pods was recorded from commercial whale-watching vessels during tours and compared to pods in the absence of vessels observed from shore in the same area. Pod sizes and composition were typical of southward migrating whales. Calf pods were more sensitive to the presence of vessels than non-calf pods. Whilst there was a longer dive time and a greater percentage of time spent submerged by whales in the presence of vessels, there were no associated changes in respiration intervals. Some surface behaviours were suppressed in the presence of vessels. Surface-active behaviours were prevalent in this study which indicates that social interactions amongst conspecifics are common during the southern migration. Feeding pods were observed on 24.5% of all whale-watching trips and during 14% of all observations made from shore. South-eastern NSW is probably a significant supplemental feeding ground for migrating whales. Feeding behaviour did not alter in the presence of vessels but the time between feeding lunges increased when vessels were closer than 100 m and when more than one vessel was present. The demographics, expectations, experience and satisfaction of land-based and boat-based whale-watchers in NSW were assessed by a questionnaire to participants. Land-based whale-watchers had high and often unrealistic expectations about their whale-watching experience and were moderately satisfied. Boat-based whale-watchers had high, but often realistic expectations of their experience and were highly satisfied. Satisfaction was a function of the degree to which expectations were met, the proximity of whales, the numbers of whales, their behavioural displays and the level of information available on whales. Whale-watchers showed limited increase in their knowledge and conservation-oriented behaviours over the long term. Current education about whales requires better structure and clearer conservation objectives. This study identifies research, education and vessel management as three fundamental components for the sustainable management of the whale-watching industry, and makes recommendations incorporating these components.

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2009
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16. Whale-watching in NSW: research to integrate the needs of whales, tourists and industry

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Croft, David, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, UNSW, Shaughnessy , Peter, Museum of South Australia, Briggs, Sue, NSW DECC, Waples, Kelly, WA DEC, Stamation, Kasey Anne, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, UNSW, Croft, David, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, UNSW, Shaughnessy , Peter, Museum of South Australia, Briggs, Sue, NSW DECC, Waples, Kelly, WA DEC, and Stamation, Kasey Anne, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, UNSW

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This thesis examines the human and animal dimensions of whale-watching and develops a framework for management of the humpback whale-watching industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.The short-term responses of humpback whales to whale-watching vessels during their southward migration on the south coast of NSW were assessed. The behavior of pods was recorded from commercial whale-watching vessels during tours and compared to pods in the absence of vessels observed from shore in the same area. Pod sizes and composition were typical of southward migrating whales. Calf pods were more sensitive to the presence of vessels than non-calf pods. Whilst there was a longer dive time and a greater percentage of time spent submerged by whales in the presence of vessels, there were no associated changes in respiration intervals. Some surface behaviours were suppressed in the presence of vessels. Surface-active behaviours were prevalent in this study which indicates that social interactions amongst conspecifics are common during the southern migration.Feeding pods were observed on 24.5% of all whale-watching trips and during 14% of all observations made from shore. South-eastern NSW is probably a significant supplemental feeding ground for migrating whales. Feeding behaviour did not alter in the presence of vessels but the time between feeding lunges increased when vessels were closer than 100 m and when more than one vessel was present. The demographics, expectations, experience and satisfaction of land-based and boat-based whale-watchers in NSW were assessed by a questionnaire to participants. Land-based whale-watchers had high and often unrealistic expectations about their whale-watching experience and were moderately satisfied. Boat-based whale-watchers had high, but often realistic expectations of their experience and were highly satisfied. Satisfaction was a function of the degree to which expectations were met, the proximity of whales, the numbers of whales, their behav

Published
2009

21. Understanding human-whale interactions: a multidisciplinary approach.

Author

Stamation, Kasey

Subjects
*HUMPBACK whale, *WHALE watching, *ADAPTIVE natural resource management, *WILDLIFE management
Abstract

Management of wildlife tourism is multi-faceted, requiring an understanding of the long-term biological impacts as well as the needs of tourists, industry and other stakeholders. Successful management for the sustainability of wildlife tourism is most likely to succeed under an adaptive management system. The benefits of this type of integrated and holistic approach are widely recognised but rarely adopted in the management of whale-watching. This study examines both the human and animal dimensions of whale-watching by incorporating both social and biological sciences. A framework for management of the New South Wales humpback whale-watching industry based on the findings of this research is provided. This framework aims to maximise the benefits of whale-watching for tourists, industry and conservation while minimising the adverse effects on whales. This study has identified techniques for education, research and vessel management as three fundamental components of sustainable management strategies for the whale-watching industry. Mechanisms by which management, can incorporate all three of these components, are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008

22. Behavioral responses of humpback whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae) to whale-watching vessels on the southeastern coast of Australia.

Author

Stamation, Kasey A., Croft, David B., Shaughnessy, Peter D., Waples, Kelly A., and Briggs, Sue V.

Subjects
WHALE behavior, ANIMAL behavior, ANIMAL psychology, PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract

This study assessed the short-term responses of humpback whales to whale-watching vessels during their southward migration along the south coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The behavior of pods was recorded from commercial whale-watching vessels during tours and compared to pods observed in the absence of vessels from the shore in the same area. While some individuals showed obvious signs of horizontal avoidance, others approached vessels, initiating interactions. Calf pods were more sensitive to the presence of vessels than non-calf pods. Dive times and the overall percentage of time whales spent submerged were higher in the presence of vessels, but respiration intervals did not differ. Some surface behaviors occurred less often in the presence of vessels. Whales' responses differed according to whether vessels were operating in accordance with regulations or not. Whales were more likely to avoid a vessel moving within the permitted 100 m approach limit than vessels outside the limit. Whales showed some behavioral changes when vessels operated in accordance with whale-watching regulations, compared with whales in the absence of vessels. Pods that showed no obvious horizontal responses to vessels changed their diving and surface activity when compared with pods in the absence of vessels. Because the long-term impacts of effects of vessels are unknown, management of the humpback whale-watching industry should adopt a conservative approach. Improved knowledge of long-term impacts of multiple exposures to vessels is required to inform management of the effects of whale-watching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010
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