Cetacean stranding records in the Turkish Western Black Sea coast during October 2012 - September 2013
Abstract
Between October 2012 and September 2013, a research has been conducted on marine mammal strandings on Turkish western Black Sea coast. In total, 54 stranded cetaceans were found, which included 22 bottlenose dolphins (41%), 19 harbour porpoises (35%), 11 common dolphins (20%), and 4% unidentified individuals. Most strandings were observed in May and June. Bycaught carcases were found especially in April, June and July. The aim of the study is to collect first-hand data on the monthly stranding rates in order to understand the seasonal variation of stranding cases in a year.
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Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
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Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Arda M. Tonay
İstanbul Üniveristesi
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
23 Kasım 2016
Gönderilme Tarihi
24 Temmuz 2016
Kabul Tarihi
7 Ekim 2016
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 33 Sayı: 4