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- Title
Recent Accidental Entanglements of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Colombian Pacific.
- Authors
Avila, Isabel Cristina; Ortega, Luis Fernando; Isaza-Toro, Estefanía; Angulo, Elio
- Abstract
The article discusses research on accidental entanglements of humpback whales or Megaptera novaeangliae in the Colombian Pacific. The study investigated the effects on incidental entanglements of humpback whales, diversity in the body area involved, common point of attachment, wounds and type of fishing gear that caused wounds. Emphasis is given on the importance of participation of local community and environmental authorities in preventive measures for reducing entanglement threat.
- Subjects
HUMPBACK whale; BYCATCHES; AQUATIC mammals; FISHERY gear; MARINE mammal populations; MARINE mammals
- Publication
Aquatic Mammals, 2022, Vol 48, Issue 4, p341
- ISSN
0167-5427
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1578/AM.48.4.2022.341