Distribution of Cetaceans in the Canary Islands (Northeast Atlantic Ocean): Implications for the Natura 2000 Network and Future Conservation Measures

Distribution of Cetaceans in the Canary Islands (Northeast Atlantic Ocean): Implications for the Natura 2000 Network and Future Conservation Measures

The waters of the Canary Islands are considered a hotspot for marine biodiversity, especially regarding cetacean species. Based on this fact, this study pays attention to the spatial distribution pattern of cetacean species and the conservation role of the Natura 2000 Network, a set of Special Areas...

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Main Authors: Inma Herrera, Manuel Carrillo, Marcial Cosme de Esteban, Ricardo Haroun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
dolphins
whales
East Atlantic Ocean
oceanographic features
abundance
conservation corridor
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.669790/full

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