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Spatial distribution and the probability of occurrence of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Alaskan Arctic

Creator:

Romeo, Lucy F.

Abstract:

The known distribution of beluga whales ranges from sub-Arctic to Arctic waters where they migrate in pods in response to environmental factors such as the presence of sea ice and prey. This study uses bivariate and multivariate analysis techniques to measure how environmental covariates are associated with the spatial-temporal distribution...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Abstract approved: Julia A. Jones The known distribution of beluga whales ranges from sub-Arctic to