Biological parameters in a declining population of narwhals (Monodon monoceros) in Scoresby Sound, Southeast Greenland

A decreasing trend in narwhal (Monodon monoceros Linnaeus, 1758) abundance has been identified in a small population in Scoresby Sound, Southeast Greenland. We hypothesize that excessive hunting has affected life history and population dynamics of this population. Biological information and samples...

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Main Authors: Eva Garde, Outi M. Tervo, Mikkel-Holger S. Sinding, Nynne H. Nielsen, Claus Cornett, Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2022-06-01
Series:Arctic Science
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Online Access:https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2021-0009