During summers 2007 and 2008, vessel based surveys were carried out in coastal waters between Southern Corse and Northern Sardinia (Bonifacio Strait), in order to asses the presence and distribution of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the area. One of the aims of the research project was the evaluation of groups age structure, and habitat use. The present work focuses on presence of groups with calves, which resulted increased in summer 2008..
High percentage of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) groups with new-born and calf during the early summer 2008 in Southern Corsica and Northern Sardinia.
PAPALE, ELENA;GIACOMA, Cristina;
2009-01-01
Abstract
During summers 2007 and 2008, vessel based surveys were carried out in coastal waters between Southern Corse and Northern Sardinia (Bonifacio Strait), in order to asses the presence and distribution of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the area. One of the aims of the research project was the evaluation of groups age structure, and habitat use. The present work focuses on presence of groups with calves, which resulted increased in summer 2008..
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