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An Investigation into the Distribution, Residency Patterns, Population Connectivity, and Abundance of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in New Zealand

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Barlow, Dawn R.

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Species conservation depends on robust population assessment. Data on population abundance, distribution, and connectivity are critical for effective management, especially as baseline information for newly documented populations. I describe a pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) population in New Zealand waters with year-round presence that overlaps with industrial activities. This...

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Masters Thesis

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of the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Lab. To all the GEMM Lab members—Rachael, Florence
Ecology and Distribution of Blue Whales in New Zealand Across Spatial and Temporal Scales

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Barlow, Dawn R.

Abstract:

The distribution of mobile marine predators often reflects underlying dynamic ecological processes. The geographical focus of this PhD is the South Taranaki Bight (STB) of New Zealand, where wind-driven coastal upwelling generates productivity and prey to support a blue whale foraging ground. The STB is also New Zealand’s most industrial...

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Dissertation

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: Florence Sullivan, Amanda Holdman, Erin Pickett, Solene Derville, Rachael Orben, Leila Lemos, Dom Kone