Surface-sourced eDNA to track deep-diver cetaceans: the study case of Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) at Caprera Canyon and surrounding areas (Western Mediterranean Sea)
G. Boldrocchi, L. Conte, P. Galli, R. Bettinetti, E. Valsecchi
This study uses eDNA from surface waters to detect Cuvier's beaked whales in deep-sea environments, showing their presence in Caprera Canyon and potential inshore movements during fall.
bioRxiv · Nov 7, 2023 · PreprintEcology