E. Slooten

Critique of the scientific basis for currently proposed protection options for Hectors and Maui dolphins

The paper critiques the scientific basis of New Zealand's risk analysis for Hector's and Maui dolphins, highlighting biases and methodological flaws in their protection strategy.

EXTINCTION RISK FROM HUMAN IMPACTS ON SMALL POPULATIONS OF MARINE MAMMALS

The paper assesses how human-caused mortality affects extinction risk in small marine mammal populations, highlighting the importance of Allee effects in population dynamics.

Updated population viability analysis, population trends and PBRs for Hector's and Maui dolphin

The paper updates population viability analyses for Hector's and Maui dolphins, showing continued decline and high conservation threats despite recent population estimates.

Effectiveness of current protection for Maui dolphin

The paper assesses the effectiveness of protected areas for Maui dolphins after 2012 and 2013 changes, finding reduced gillnet bycatch but no change in trawl bycatch.