Influence of environmental variables, small-scale fisheries and vessel traffic on the distribution and behavior of bottlenose dolphins in a tropical lagoon.
M. Brevet, S. Jaquemet, J. Wagner, J. Kiszka
This study examines how environmental factors, fisheries, and vessel traffic affect bottlenose dolphin distribution and behavior in a tropical lagoon, finding habitat preferences linked to prey availability and functional habitats.
bioRxiv · Feb 29, 2024 · PreprintEcology