Oceanographic Drivers of Cuvier’s (<i>Ziphius cavirostris</i>) and Sowerby’s (<i>Mesoplodon bidens</i>) Beaked Whales Acoustic Occurrence along the Irish Shelf Edge

Cuvier’s and Sowerby’s beaked whales occur year-round in western Irish waters, yet remain some of the most poorly understood cetaceans in the area. Considering the importance of the area for anthropogenic activities and the sensitivity of beaked whales to noise, understanding their ecology is essent...

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Main Authors: Cynthia Barile, Simon Berrow, Joanne O’Brien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1081