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Mortalities of Southern Right Whales (Eubalaena australis) in a Subtropical Wintering Ground, Southeast Queensland.

Authors :
Lanyon, Janet M.
Janetzki, Heather
Source :
Aquatic Mammals. 2016, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p470-475. 6p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article offers information on the first reported mortalities of Southern right whales Eubalaena (E.) australis in the winters 2013 and 2014 in Southeast Queensland. It mentions that whales encounter anthropogenic threats such as habitat disturbance and degradation. It notes that adult E. australis with broken skull was sighted floating from Wurtulla Beach.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01675427
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aquatic Mammals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119844855
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.42.4.2016.470