A model-based approach investigating killer whale (Orcinus orca) exposure to marine vessel engine exhaust

The summer habitat of the southern resident population of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in British Columbia and Washington experiences heavy traffic by vessels involved in whale-watching, sport fishing, other recreational activities, and shipping. Behavioural changes caused by vessel proximity and th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lachmuth, Cara Leah
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/7566