Analysis of the temporal and spatial variability of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) aggregation in the South Ari Marine Protected Area, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Whale sharks are known to aggregate in coastal areas. In the South Ari Marine Protected Area (Maldives) a aggregation, mostly represented by young males with a high level of residency, has been described in the literature. Despite the worldwide interest in the natural resources of the Maldives, this...

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Main Authors: S. Valsecchi, C. Lanfredi, A. Azzellino, A. Savini, V. A. Bracchi, F. Marchese, J. Hancock, R. Rees, C. Cánovas Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:The European Zoological Journal
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2021.1922523