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A review of sperm morphology in Cetacea with new data for the genus Kogia. Plön, S. and Bernard, R.T.F. 2006. A review of sperm morphology in Cetacea with new data for the genus Kogia. Journal of Zoology 269: 466-473. doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2006.00061.x.2006Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Organ weights of three dolphin species from South Africa-implications for ecological adaptation? Plön, S., Albrecht, K. H., Cliff, G. and Froneman, P. W. 2012. Organ weights of three dolphin species from South Africa-implications for ecological adaptation? Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 12(2): 265-276. doi.org/10.47536/jcrm.v12i2.584.2012Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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A systematic health assessment of Indian Ocean bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and Indo-Pacific humpback (Sousa plumbea) dolphins, incidentally caught in shark nets off the KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa. Lane, E.P., de Wet, M., Thompson, P., Siebert, U., Wohlsein, P., and S. Plön. 2014. A systematic health assessment of Indian Ocean bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and Indo-Pacific humpback (Sousa plumbea) dolphins, incidentally caught in shark nets off the KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa. PloS One 9 (9): e0107038. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0107038.2014Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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A Standardized Necropsy Protocol for Health Investigations of Small Cetaceans in Southern Africa. Plön, S., De Wet, M., Lane, E., Wohlsein, P. Siebert, U. and P. Thompson. 2015. A Standardized Necropsy Protocol for Health Investigations of Small Cetaceans in Southern Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research 45(3): 332-341. doi.org/10.3957/056.045.0332.2015Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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The natural history and conservation of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in South African waters Plön S., Cockcroft V. G. and P. W. Froneman. 2015. The natural history and conservation of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in South African waters. In: Thomas Jefferson, Barbara E. Curry (eds): Humpback Dolphins (Sousa spp.): Current Status and Conservation, Advances in Marine Biology, Vol 72, Part 1, Academic Press, UK, pp. 143-162. doi.org/10.1016/bs.amb.2015.08.005.2015Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Dorsal fin and hump vascular anatomy in the Indo‐Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) and the Indo‐Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) Plön, S., Frainer, G., Wedderburn-Maxwell, A., Cliff, G., and S. Huggenberger. 2018. Dorsal fin and hump vascular anatomy in the Indo‐Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) and the Indo‐Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). Marine Mammal Science 35(2): 684-695. doi: 10.1111/MMS.12570.2018Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Phylogeography of the dugong (Dugong dugon) based on historical samples identifies vulnerable Indian Ocean populations Plön, S., Thakur, V., Parr, L., and S. Lavery. 2019. Phylogeography of the dugong (Dugong dugon) based on historical samples identifies vulnerable Indian Ocean populations. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0219350. doi: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0219350.2019Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Elements in muscle tissue of three dolphin species from the east coast of South Africa Plön, S., Roussouw, N., Uren, R., Naidoo, K., Siebert, U., Cliff, G., Bouwman, H. 2023. Elements in muscle tissue of three dolphin species from the east coast of South Africa. Marine Pollution Bulletin 188: 114707. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114707.2023Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Editorial: Aquatic One Health — The Intersection of Marine Wildlife Health, Public Health, and Our Oceans Norman, S., Palić, D., Phillips Savage, A.C.N., Plön, S., Shields, S., Venegas, C. 2023. Editorial: Aquatic One Health — The Intersection of Marine Wildlife Health, Public Health, and Our Oceans. Frontiers in Marine Science, Section Marine Conservation and Sustainability, Special Research Topic-Aquatic One Health, Volume 10. doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1227121.2023Peer-reviewed journalStephanie NormanStephanie Norman
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Get with the beat! The regulation of underwater noise in South Africa Karomo, A., Plön, S., and P. Vrancken. 2023. Get with the beat! The regulation of underwater noise in South Africa. Obiter 44 (2): 383‒411. ISSN 2709-555X.2023Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Population structure of pygmy (Kogia breviceps) and dwarf (Kogia sima) sperm whales in the Southern Hemisphere may reflect foraging ecology and dispersal patterns Plön, S., Best, P. B., Duignan, P., Lavery, S. D., Bernard, R. T. F., Van Waerebeek, K. and C. S. Baker. 2023. Population structure of pygmy (Kogia breviceps) and dwarf (Kogia sima) sperm whales in the Southern Hemisphere may reflect foraging ecology and dispersal patterns. Advances in Marine Biology 96, Vol. 1: 85-114.2023Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Acoustic detections and sightings of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in the Seychelles, western tropical Indian Ocean (2020-2022) Stafford, K., Boussarie, G., Caputo, M., Irvine, L., Laing, S., Nancy, E., Pearson, H. & Kiszka, J., 2023. Acoustic detections and sightings of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in the Seychelles, western tropical Indian Ocean (2020-2022). Endangered Species Research, 53: 203-208.2023Peer-reviewed journalJeremy KiszkaJeremy Kiszka
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Bycatch in drift gillnet fisheries: a sink for Indian Ocean cetaceans Elliott, B., Kiszka, J.J., Bonhommeau, S., Shahid, U., Lent, R., Nelson, L. and Read, A.J., 2024. Bycatch in drift gillnet fisheries: A sink for Indian Ocean cetaceans. Conservation Letters, p.e12997.2024Peer-reviewed journalBrianna EliottBrianna Eliott
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Cetaceans of the Saya de Malha bank region, Indian Ocean: A candidate Important Marine Mammal Area Webber, T., Lewis, T., Talma, S., Sandooyea, S., Meller, L., Dulau-Drouot, V., Thompson, K. F. 2023. Cetaceans of the Saya de Malha bank region, Indian Ocean: A candidate Important Marine Mammal Area, Regional Studies in Marine Science, 66, 103164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103164 2023Peer-reviewed journalKirsten F. ThompsonKirsten F. Thompson
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Estimating population changes in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrating past Cape Vidal, South Africa Wilkinson, C., Seyboth, E., Olbers, J., Vermeulen, E., Kramer, R., & Findlay, K. (2023). Estimating population changes in humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae migrating past Cape Vidal, South Africa. African Journal of Marine Science, 45(1), 39–50. https://doi.org/10.2989/1814232X.2023.21935912023Peer-reviewed journalChris WilkisonChris Wilkison
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Dugong dugon, Dugong, lambohara. In: The new natural history of Madagascar Davis P.Z.R., Cerchio S., Cooke A., Andrianarivelo N. 2022. Dugong dugon, Dugong, lambohara. In: Goodman, S. M. (ed.). The new natural history of Madagascar. Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp 400-411.2022Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Balaenoptera omurai, Omura’s Whale. In: The new natural history of Madagascar. Cerchio S., Rasoloarijao T., Andrianantenaina B., and Andrianarivelo N. 2022. Balaenoptera omurai, Omura’s Whale. In: Goodman, S. M. (ed.). The new natural history of Madagascar. Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp 424-429.2022Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Cetacean Species Diversity in Malagasy Waters Cerchio S., Laran S., Andrianarivelo N., Saloma A., Andrianantenaina B., Van Canneyt O., and Rasoloarijao T. 2022. Cetacean Species Diversity in Malagasy Waters. In: Goodman, S. M. (ed.). The new natural history of Madagascar. Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp 411-424.2022Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Humpback whale suckling behavior: an insight into the mother-offspring strategy in mysticetes Ratsimbazafindranahaka, M.N., Huetz, C., Reidenberg, J.S. et al. Humpback whale suckling behavior: an insight into the mother-offspring strategy in mysticetes. Behav Ecol Sociobiol 77, 96 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-023-03369-92023Peer-reviewed journalMaevatiana N. RatsimbazafindranahakaMaevatiana N. Ratsimbazafindranahaka
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Decadal decline in maternal body condition of a Southern Ocean capital breeder Vermeulen, E., Thavar, T., Glarou, M., Ganswindt, A., Christiansen, F. Decadal decline in maternal body condition of a Southern Ocean capital breeder. Scientific Reports, 2023. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30238-2223Peer-reviewed journalEls VermeulenEls Vermeulen
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Life history parameters and diet of Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus, Cuvier, 1812) from southeastern South Africa. Plön, S., Heyns-Veale, E., Smale, M. and P. W. Froneman. 2020. Life history parameters and diet of Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus, Cuvier, 1812) from southeastern South Africa. Marine Mammal Science 36(3): 786-801. 2020Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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A global review of vessel collisions with marine animals. Schoeman, R.P., Patterson-Abrolat, C. and S. Plön. 2020. A global review of vessel collisions with marine animals. Frontiers in Marine Science 7: 292. 2020Peer-reviewed journal
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Spatio-temporal trends in cetacean strandings and response in the southwestern Indian Ocean region - 2000 to 2020 Plön, S., Norman, S., Adam, P. A., Andrianarivelo, N., Bachoo, S., Braulik, G., Collins, T., Estrade, V., Griffiths, O., Gullan, A. D., Inteca, G., Khan, N., Marinesque, S., Mederic, E., Mwang’ombe, M., Olbers, J., Ramoelintsalama, L., Reeve-Arnold, K., Rocha, D., Saloma, A., Vermeulen, E., Vitry, H., Wilkinson, C. Dulau, V. (2023). Spatio-temporal trends in cetacean strandings and response in the southwestern Indian Ocean region - 2000 to 2020. Journal for Cetacean Research and Management, 24, 95-119. 2023Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Low mitochondrial genetic diversity in the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin Sousa plumbea in South African waters. Lampert, S. G., Ingle, R. A., Jackson, J., Gopal, K. and S. Plön. 2021. Low mitochondrial genetic diversity in the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin Sousa plumbea in South African waters. Endangered Species Research 46: 91-103. 2021Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Focussing on the receiver- hearing in two focal cetaceans exposed to Ocean Economy developments. Plön, S. and N. Roussouw. 2022. Focussing on the receiver- hearing in two focal cetaceans exposed to Ocean Economy developments. Applied Acoustics 196:108890. 2022Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Histomorphological stratification of blubber of three dolphin species from the KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa. Roussouw, N., van Vliet, T., Naidoo, K., Rossouw, G. and S. Plön. 2022. Histomorphological stratification of blubber of three dolphin species from the KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa. Journal of Morphology. 2022Peer-reviewed journalStephanie Plön, Natasha RoussouwStephanie Plön, Natasha Roussouw
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External indicators of fisheries interactions in known bycaught dolphins from bather protection nets along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, South Africa. Roussouw, N., Wintner, S., Hofmeyr, G. J. G., Wohlsein, P., Siebert, U. and S. Plön. 2022. External indicators of fisheries interactions in known bycaught dolphins from bather protection nets along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, South Africa. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 23(1): 127-140. 2022Peer-reviewed journalStephanie PlönStephanie Plön
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Vagrant elephant seal predation on Cape fur seal pups, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa Penry, G.S., Baartman, A.C. and Bester, M.N., (2013). Vagrant elephant seal predation on Cape fur seal pups, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Polar Biology, 36(9), pp.1381-1383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-013-1350-4.2013Peer-reviewed journalGwenith PenryGwenith Penry
Gwenith.Penry@mandela.ac.za/gwenpenry@gmail.com
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Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of Bryde’s whales in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, with notes on feeding and multispecies associations Penry GS, VG Cockcroft and PS Hammond (2011). Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of Bryde’s whales in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, with notes on feeding and multispecies associations, African Journal of Marine Science, 33:3, 403-414. https://doi.org/10.2989/1814232X.2011.6376172011Peer-reviewed journalGwenith PenryGwenith Penry
Gwenith.Penry@mandela.ac.za/gwenpenry@gmail.com
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A conservation assessment of Balaenoptera edeni. In Child MF, Roxburgh L, Do Linh San E, Raimondo D, Davies-Mostert HT, editors. The Red List of Mammals of South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho Penry GS, Findlay K, Best PB (2016): A conservation assessment of Balaenoptera edeni. In Child MF, Roxburgh L, Do Linh San E, Raimondo D, Davies-Mostert HT, editors. The Red List of Mammals of South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. South African National Biodiversity Institute and Endangered Wildlife Trust, South Africa. https://www.ewt.org.za/reddata/pdf/Cetacea/2016%20Mammal%20Red%20List_Balaenoptera%20edeni_VU.pdf 2016Other reportGwenith PenryGwenith Penry
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Phylogenetic relationships in southern African Bryde’s whales inferred from mitochondrial DNA: further support for subspecies delineation between the two allopatric populations Penry, G.S., Hammond, P.S., Cockcroft, V.G., Best, P.B., Thornton, M., Graves, J.A. (2018). Phylogenetic relationships in southern African Bryde’s whales inferred from mitochondrial DNA: further support for subspecies delineation between the two allopatric populations. Conserv Genet 19, 1349–1365. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-018-1105-4.2018Peer-reviewed journalGwenith PenryGwenith Penry
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Clear waters: Assessing regulation transparency of website advertising in South Africa’s Boat-Based Whale Watching industry Judge, C., Penry GS., Brown M., Witteveen. (2020). Clear waters: Assessing regulation transparency of website advertising in South Africa’s Boat-Based Whale Watching industry. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 29(6), 964-980. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2020.1844723.2020Peer-reviewed journalMinke WitteveenMinke Witteveen
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High-speed chases along the seafloor put Bryde’s whales at risk of entanglement Segre, PS; Di Clemente, J; Kahane-Rapport, SR; Gough, WT; Lombard, A.T; Goldbogen JA; Penry, GS (2022). High-speed chases along the seafloor put Bryde’s whales at risk of entanglement. Conservation Science and Practice, 4(5). https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.126462022Peer-reviewed journalPaolo SegrePaolo Segre
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Alloparental care of a bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and common (Delphinus delphis) dolphin calf by a female Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) along the Garden Route, South Africa Danielle S. Conry, P.J. Nico de Bruyn, Pierre Pistorius, Victor G. Cockcroft, Gwenith S. Penry (2022). Alloparental care of a bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus) and common (Delphinus delphis) dolphin calf by a female Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) along the Garden Route, South Africa, Aquatic Mammals 43(3). DOI:10.1578/AM.48.3.2022.197 2022Peer-reviewed journalDanielle ConryDanielle Conry
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Decadal shift in foraging strategy of a highly migratory marine capital breeder. van den Berg, G.L., Vermeulen, E., Valenzuela, L.O., Bérubé, M., Ganswindt, A., Gröcke, D.R., Hall, G., Hulva, P., Neveceralova, P., Palsbøll, P.J., Carroll, E.L. (2021). Decadal shift in foraging strategy of a highly migratory marine capital breeder. Global Change Biology, 27: 1052-1067. Doi: 10.1111/gcb.154652021Peer-reviewed journal
Population changes in a whale breeding ground revealed by citizen science noninvasive genetics Neveceralova, P., Carroll, E.L., Steel, D., Vermeulen, E., Elwen, S., Zidek, J., Stafford, S.K., Chivell, W., Hulva, P. 2022. Population changes in a whale breeding ground revealed by citizen science noninvasive genetics. Global Ecology and Conservation 37 (e02141). DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e021412022Peer-reviewed journalPetra NeveceralovaPetra Neveceralova
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Rostrum abnormalities in the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea). Frainer, G., Elwen, S., Dines, S., James, B., Vermeulen, E., Penry, G., Vargas-Fonseca, O.A., Atkins, S., Conry, D., Gridley, T. Rostrum abnormalities in the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea). Integrative Zoology DOI: doi.org/10.1111.1749.4877.126852022Peer-reviewed journalGuilherme FrainerGuilherme Frainer
gui.frainer@gmail.com
Mortalities of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) and related anthropogenic factors in South African waters, 1999 – 2019 Vermeulen, E., Jouve, E., Best, P., Cliff, G., Dicken, M., Kotze, D., McCue, S., Meyer, M., Seakamela, S.M., Thompson, G., Thornton, M., Wilkinson, C. Mortalities of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) and related anthropogenic factors in South African waters, 1999 – 2019. JCRM 23(1):149-6 DOI: doi.org/10.47536/jcrm.v23i1.3572022Peer-reviewed journalEls VermeulenEls Vermeulen
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Humpback Whales: Exploring global diversity and behavioural plasticity in an undersea virtuoso Cholewiak D, and Cerchio S. 2022. Humpback Whales: Exploring global diversity and behavioural plasticity in an undersea virtuoso. In: Clark, C.W. & Garland, E. (eds) Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Mysticetes. Springer. Boston, MA.2022Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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The Omura’s Whale: Exploring the enigma Cerchio S. 2022. The Omura’s Whale: Exploring the enigma. In: Clark, C.W. & Garland, E. (eds) Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Mysticetes. Springer. Boston, MA.2022Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Global distribution of Omura’s whales (Balaenoptera omurai) and assessment of range-wide threats Cerchio S, Yamada T, Brownell Jr. RL. 2019. Global distribution of Omura’s whales (Balaenoptera omurai) and assessment of range-wide threats. Frontiers in Marine Ecology 6:67. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2019.00067.2019Peer-reviewed journalSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Ecology and conservation status of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in Madagascar Cerchio S, Andrianarivelo N, and Andrianantenaina B. 2015. Ecology and conservation status of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in Madagascar. In: Jefferson T, and Curry B, editors. Humpback Dolphins (Sousa spp.): Their Current Status and Conservation. Advances in Marine Biology Series, Vol. 72. Oxford: Academic Press. Pp. 163-199.2015Book chapterSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Acoustic monitoring of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the Mozambique Channel off the Northwest Coast of Madagascar Cerchio S, Rasoloarijao T, Mueller-Brennan B, Cholewiak D. 2020. Acoustic monitoring of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) in the Mozambique Channel off the Northwest Coast of Madagascar. Paper SC/68B/SH/08 presented to IWC Scientific Committee.2020IWC reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Acoustic monitoring of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and other baleen whales in the Mozambique Channel off the Northwest Coast of Madagascar Cerchio S, Rasoloarijao T, Cholewiak D. 2018. Acoustic monitoring of Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and other baleen whales in the Mozambique Channel off the Northwest Coast of Madagascar. Paper SC/67B/SH/14 presented to IWC Scientific Committee.2018IWC reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Sightings, incidental by-catch, and hunting of dugongs (Dugong dugon) on the west coast of Madagascar, as Inferred from Interviews with Local Fishers Cerchio S, Andrianarivelo N, Andrianantenaina B. 2012. Sightings, incidental by-catch, and hunting of dugongs (Dugong dugon) on the west coast of Madagascar, as Inferred from Interviews with Local Fishers. Report to the Convention on Migratory Species. 17pp.2012Other reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Assessment of cetacean diversity, distribution and population status on the west coast of Madagascar and Mozambique Channel Cerchio S, Gruden P, Andrianarivelo N, Strindberg S. 2012. Assessment of cetacean diversity, distribution and population status on the west coast of Madagascar and Mozambique Channel. Report to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Species Survival Commission. 31pp.2012Other reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Initial assessment of exchange between breeding stocks C1 and C3 of humpback whales in the western Indian Ocean using photographic mark-recapture data, 2000-2006 Cerchio S, Findlay K, Ersts P, Minton G, Bennet D, Meÿer M, Razafindrakoto Y, Kotze D, Oosthuizen H, Leslie M, Andrianarivelo N and Rosenbaum H. 2008. Initial assessment of exchange between breeding stocks C1 and C3 of humpback whales in the western Indian Ocean using photographic mark-recapture data, 2000-2006. Paper SC/60/SH33 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee.2008IWC reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Updated estimates of abundance for humpback whale breeding stock C3 off Madagascar Cerchio S, Ersts P, Pomilla C, Loo J, Razafindrakoto Y, Leslie M, Andrianarivelo N, Minton G, Dushane J, Murray A, Collins T and Rosenbaum H. 2009. Updated estimates of abundance for humpback whale breeding stock C3 off Madagascar. Paper SC/61/SH7 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee.2009IWC reportSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Tanzania Whale Network. 2021 Whale Report Braulik, G., and V. Ngoteya. 2022. Tanzania Whale Network. 2021 Whale Report. https://iucn-csg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tanzania-Whale-Network-2021-Final.pdf2022Other reportGill BraulikGill Braulik
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Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2020 Stern, D., and G. Braulik. 2021. Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2020. Available for download from: https://iucn-csg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tanzania-Whale-Network-2020.pdf.2021Other reportGill BraulikGill Braulik
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Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2019 Braulik, G. T., and D. Stern. 2020. Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2019. Available for download from: https://iucn-csg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tanzania-Whale-Network-Report-2019.pdf.2020Other reportGill BraulikGill Braulik
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Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2018 Braulik, G. T., and D. Stern. 2019. Tanzania Whale Network: Report of Sightings 2018. 2019Other reportGill BraulikGill Braulik
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Abundance, spatial distribution and threats to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in an Important Marine Mammal Area in Tanzania Kasuga, M. P., M. D. Varisanga, T. R. B. Davenport, S. N. Jiddawi, and G. T. Braulik. 2022. Abundance, spatial distribution and threats to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in an Important Marine Mammal Area in Tanzania. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science 21.2022Peer-reviewed journalGILL BraulikGILL Braulik
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The benefits of guide training for sustainable cetacean-based tourism in developing countries, case study – Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, Mozambique. Rocha, D., Marley, S.A., Drakeford, B. et al. The benefits of guide training for sustainable cetacean-based tourism in developing countries, case study – Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, Mozambique. J Coast Conserv 26, 33 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-022-00876-12022Peer-reviewed journalRocha, DRocha, D
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Humpback whales identified in the territorial waters of Mayotte [C2] and matches to eastern Madagascar [C3]. Ersts, P.J., Pomilla, C., Rosenbaum, H.C., Kiszka, J. and Vély, M., 2006. Humpback whales identified in the territorial waters of Mayotte [C2] and matches to eastern Madagascar [C3]. Document IWC: SC A, 6._x000D_Ersts et al., 2006 (IWC report)2006IWC report  
 
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Population structure of humpback whales from their breeding grounds in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Rosenbaum HC, Pomilla C, Mendez M, Leslie MS, Best PB, et al. (2009) Population Structure of Humpback Whales from Their Breeding Grounds in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. PLoS ONE 4(10): e7318.Rosenbaum et al., 20092009Peer-reviewed journalHoward RosenbaumHoward Rosenbaum
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First description of a humpback whale wintering ground in Baie d'Antongil, Madagascar. Rosenbaum, H.C., Walsh, P.D., Razafindrakoto, Y., Vely, M. and Desalle, R., 1997. First description of a humpback whale wintering ground in Baie d'Antongil, Madagascar. Conservation Biology, 11(2), pp.308-314.Rosenbaum et al., 19971997Peer-reviewed journal
Preliminary account of cetacean diversity and humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) group characteristics around the Union of the Comoros (Mozambique Channel)  Kiszka, J., Vely, M. and Breysse, O., 2010. Preliminary account of cetacean diversity and humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) group characteristics around the Union of the Comoros (Mozambique Channel). Mammalia, 74(1), pp.51-56.Kiszka et al., 20102010Jérémy KiszkaJérémy Kiszka
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Link to the journal cetaceans; diversity; group characteristics; humpback whale; Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary; Megaptera novaeangliae; Union of the Comoros
Short Note: Observation of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Birth in the Coastal Waters of Sainte Marie Island, Madagascar. Faria, M.A., DeWeerdt J., Pace F., and Mayer, FX., (2013). Short Note: Observation of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Birth in the Coastal Waters of Sainte Marie Island, Madagascar. Aquatic Mammals, 39(3), 296–305. http://doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.3.2013.296Faria et al., 20132013Short note
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Aspects of habitat use of Stenella longirostris and Tursiops aduncus within the Dolphin Watching zone on the West Coast of Mauritius  Cadinouche A, Webster I, & Cockcroft V. Aspects of habitat use of Stenella longirostris and Tursiops aduncus within the Dolphin Watching zone on the West Coast of Mauritius._x000D_Cadinouche et al.   Imogen Webster Imogen Webster
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Abundance of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Tursiops aduncus off south-west Mauritius Webster I, Cockcroft VG & Cadinouche A (2014): Abundance of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin Tursiops aduncus off south-west Mauritius, African Journal of Marine Science 36(3). DOI: 10.2989/1814232X.2014.946448Webster et al., 20142014Peer-reviewed journalImogen WebsterImogen Webster
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Link to the journaldolphin watching, photo-identification, population estimate, residency
Spinner dolphins Stenella longirostris off south-west Mauritius: abundance and residency Webster I, Cockcroft V, Cadinouche A.Spinner dolphins Stenella longirostris off south-west Mauritius: abundance and residency. African Journal of Marine Science 37(1):115-124.DOI: 10.2989/1814232X.2015.1017004Webster et al., 20152015Peer-reviewed journal  
 
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Suivi satellitaire de baleines à bosse dans le Sanctuaire Baleinier de l’Ocean Indien. Fossette S, Vely M. 2011. Suivi satellitaire de baleines à bosse dans le Sanctuaire Baleinier de l’Ocean Indien. Rapport final pour la Fondation Nicolas Hulot. 5p.Fossette & Vély, 2011 (report)2011Other technical reports and reviews
Preliminary comparison of humpback whale photographic identifications indicates connectivity between Reunion (BS C4) and Madagascar (BS C3). Dulau-Drouot, V., Cerchio, S., Jouannet, V., Ersts, P., Fayan, J., Boucaud, V. and Rosenbaum, H. (2011) Preliminary comparison of humpback whale photographic identifications indicates connectivity between Reunion (BS C4) and Madagascar (BS C3). Paper SC/63/SH28 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2011 (unpublished). 10pp._x000D_Dulau-Drouot et al., 20112011IWC report  
 
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Incidental catch of marine mammals in the southwest Indian Ocean: a preliminary review. Kiszka, J., Muir, C., Amir, O.A., Drouot-Dulau, V., Poonian, C., Razafindrakoto, Y. and Wambiji, N. (2008) Incidental catch of marine mammals in the southwest Indian Ocean: a preliminary review. Paper SC/60/SM13 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2008.Kiszka et al., 2008 (IWC)2008IWC report
Indian Ocean Commission report of activity (January 2007-May 2008). Etienne, D., Bonne, G., Drouot-Dulau, V., De Toma Cadinouche, A., Giroux, F. and Razafindrakoto, Y. Indian Ocean Commission report of activity (January 2007-May 2008). Paper SC/60/O15 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2008. Etienne et al., 2008 (IWC)2008IWC report
Cetaceans in the southwest Indian Ocean : a review of diversity, distribution and conservation issues. Kiszka, J., Berggren, P., Rosenbaum, H.C., Cerchio, S., Rowat, D., Drouot-Dulau, V., Razafindrakoto, Y., Vely, M., Guissamulo, A. (2009). Cetaceans in the southwest Indian Ocean : a review of diversity, distribution and conservation issues. Paper SC/61/O18 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2009. Kiszka et al., 2009 (IWC)2009IWC report
A First description of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeanglia) movements between breeding grounds in the Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary. International Whaling Commission Fossette S, Heide-Jorgensen MP, Vely M, Villum Jensen M, Bertrand N. 2012. A First description of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeanglia) movements between breeding grounds in the Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary. International Whaling Commission. Report of the Scientific Committee. J. Cetacean Res. Manage. 14 (suppl.). SC/64/SH3Fossette et al., 2012 (IWC)2012IWC report
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) post breeding dispersal and southward migration in the western Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Fossette S, Heide-Jorgensen MP, Villum Jensen M, Kiszka J, Bérubé M, Bertrand N, Vely M. 2013. Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) post breeding dispersal and southward migration in the western Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary. International Whaling Commission. Report of the Scientific Committee. SC/65a/SH02. Fossette et al., 2013 (IWC)2013IWC report
Cetacean diversity off La Réunion Island (France) Dulau-Drouot, V., Boucaud, V. & Rota, B. (2008) Cetacean diversity off La Réunion Island (France). Journal of Marine Biology Association of UK, 88(6): 1263–1272. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0025315408001069_x000D_Dulau-Drouot et al., 20082008Peer-reviewed journalViolaine Dulau-DrouotViolaine Dulau-Drouot
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Occurence and residency pattern of humpback whale in Reunion Island (France) during 2004-2010 Dulau-Drouot V., Fayan J., Mouysset L., Boucaud V. (2012). Occurence and residency pattern of humpback whale in Reunion Island (France) during 2004-2010. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 12(2): 255-263_x000D_Dulau-Drouot et al., 20122012Peer-reviewed journalViolaine Dulau-DrouotViolaine Dulau-Drouot
violaine.dulau@globice.org
Humpback whale; Indian Ocean; Breeding ground; Residency pattern; Photo-ID; Survey-vessel
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) post breeding dispersal and southward migration in the western Indian Ocean Fossette S, Heide-Jorgensen MP, Villum Jensen, M, Kiszka J, Bérubé M, Bertrand N, Vely M. 2014. Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) post breeding dispersal and southward migration in the western Indian Ocean. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 450, 6-14. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2013.10.014 Fossette et al., 20142014Peer-reviewed journalSabrina FossetteSabrina Fossette
sabrina.fossette@googlemail.com
Link to the journalMarine mammals; Migration; Satellite telemetry; Connectivity; Antarctica; International Whaling Commission
Habitat availability and geographic isolation as potential drivers of population structure in an oceanic dolphin in the southwest Indian Ocean Viricel A. Simon-Bouhet B., Ceyrac L., Dulau-Drouot V., Berggren P., Amir O.A. Jiddawi N.J., Mongin P., Kiszka J. 2016. Habitat availability and geographic isolation as potential drivers of population structure in an oceanic dolphin in the southwest Indian Ocean. Marine Biology 163: 219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-016-2999-3 _x000D_ _x000D_Viricel et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalJérémy KiszkaJérémy Kiszka
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Spatial variation in shark-inflicted injuries to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) of the southwestern Indian Ocean Heithaus, M. R., Kiszka, J. J., Cadinouche, A., Dulau-Drouot, V., Boucaud, V., Pérez-Jorge, S. and Webster, I. (2016), Spatial variation in shark-inflicted injuries to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) of the southwestern Indian Ocean. Mar Mam Sci. doi:10.1111/mms.12346_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_Heithaus et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalMichael R. HeithausMichael R. Heithaus
heithaus@fiu.edu
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Contrasted accumulation patterns of persistent organic pollutants and mercury in sympatric tropical dolphins from the south-western Indian Ocean. Dirtu A.C., Malarvannan G., Das K., Dulau-Drouot V., Kiszka J., Lepoint G., Mongin P., Covaci A. 2016. Contrasted accumulation patterns of persistent organic pollutants and mercury in sympatric tropical dolphins from the south-western Indian Ocean. Environmental Research, 146: 263-273. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2016.01.006 _x000D_Dirtu et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalAdrian CovaciAdrian Covaci
adrian.covaci@uantwerpen.be
Link to the journalPOPs; Hg; stable isotopes; La Réunion; Stenella longirostris; Tursiops aduncus
Linking pollutant exposure of humpback whales breeding in the Indian Ocean to their feeding habits and feeding areas off Antarctica. Das K., Malarvannan G., Dirtu A., Dulau V., Dumont M., Lepoint G., Mongin P., Covaci A. 2016. Linking pollutant exposure of humpback whales breeding in the Indian Ocean to their feeding habits and feeding areas off Antarctica. Environmental Pollution. 220:1090-1099. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2016.11.032 _x000D_Das et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalKrishna DasKrishna Das
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Habitat selection of two island-associated dolphin species from the south-west Indian Ocean. Condet M. & Dulau-Drouot V. 2016. Habitat selection of two island-associated dolphin species from the south-west Indian Ocean. Continental Shelf Research, 125: 18-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2016.06.010_x000D_Condet & Dulau-Drouot, 20162016Peer-reviewed journalViolaine Dulau-DrouotViolaine Dulau-Drouot
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Link to the journalTursiops aduncus; Stenella longirostris; Coastal habitat; Indian Ocean
Influence of environmental parameters on movements and habitat utilization of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Madagascar breeding ground. Trudelle L, Cerchio S, Zerbini AN, Geyer Y, Mayer FX, Jung JL, Hervé, MR, Pous S, Sallée JB, Rosenbaum HC, Adam O, and Charrassin JB, 2016. Influence of environmental parameters on movements and habitat utilization of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Madagascar breeding ground. R. Soc. Open sci. 3:160616. DOI: 10.1098/rsos.160616_x000D_Trudelle et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalLaurène TrudelleLaurène Trudelle
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Link to the journalhumpback whales; satellite telemetry; Madagascar; movement patterns; environmental parameters; habitat use
Marine mammals around the Union of the Comoros (Mozambique Channel): recent records and review of available information. Kiszka, J., Breysse, O., Boinali, K. and Vely, M., 2006. Marine mammals around the Union of the Comoros (Mozambique Channel): recent records and review of available information. Report SC/58/O6 submitted to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission.Kiszka et al., 2006 (IWC report)2006IWC report  
 
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Satellite tagging of humpback whales off Madagascar reveals long range movements of individuals in the Southwest Indian Ocean during the breeding season Cerchio S, Trudelle L, Zerbini A, Geyer Y, Mayer FX, Charrassin JB, Jung JL, Adam O, and Rosenbaum HC. Satellite tagging of humpback whales off Madagascar reveals long range movements of individuals in the Southwest Indian Ocean during the breeding season. Mar Ecol Prog Ser. 562: 193–209. doi: 10.3354/meps11951 Cerchio et al., 20162016Peer-reviewed journalSalvatore CerchioSalvatore Cerchio
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Link to the journalHumpback whales · Satellite telemetry · Madagascar · Breeding behavior · Movement patterns · Population structure