Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures

Abstract Mediterranean fin whales comprise a genetically distinct population, listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN Red List. Collisions with vessels are believed to represent the main cause of human-induced mortality. The identification of critical habitats (including migration routes) incorporatin...

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Autores principales:	Simone Panigada, Gregory P. Donovan, Jean-Noël Druon, Giancarlo Lauriano, Nino Pierantonio, Enrico Pirotta, Margherita Zanardelli, Alexandre N. Zerbini, Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2017
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:cfcece99b1d34c7c8f9beb729785d4532021-12-02T16:05:57ZSatellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures10.1038/s41598-017-03560-92045-2322https://doaj.org/article/cfcece99b1d34c7c8f9beb729785d4532017-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03560-9https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Mediterranean fin whales comprise a genetically distinct population, listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN Red List. Collisions with vessels are believed to represent the main cause of human-induced mortality. The identification of critical habitats (including migration routes) incorporating satellite telemetry data is therefore crucial to develop focussed conservation efforts. Between 2012 and 2015 thirteen fin whales were equipped with satellite transmitters, 8 in the Pelagos Sanctuary (although two ceased within two days) and 5 in the Strait of Sicily, to evaluate movements and habitat use. A hierarchical switching state-space model was used to identify transiting and area-restricted search (ARS) behaviours, believed to indicate foraging activities. All whales undertook mid- to long-distance migrations, crossing some of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Areas where the animals predominantly engaged in ARS behaviour were identified in both study areas. The telemetry data were compared with results from ecosystem niche modelling, and showed that 80% of tagged whale positions was near (<7 km) the closest suitable habitat. The results contribute to the view that precautionary management should include establishment of a coordinated and dynamic basin-wide management scheme; if appropriate, this may include the establishment of protected areas by specific regional Conventions.Simone PanigadaGregory P. DonovanJean-Noël DruonGiancarlo LaurianoNino PierantonioEnrico PirottaMargherita ZanardelliAlexandre N. ZerbiniGiuseppe Notarbartolo di SciaraNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2017)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Simone Panigada Gregory P. Donovan Jean-Noël Druon Giancarlo Lauriano Nino Pierantonio Enrico Pirotta Margherita Zanardelli Alexandre N. Zerbini Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
description	Abstract Mediterranean fin whales comprise a genetically distinct population, listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN Red List. Collisions with vessels are believed to represent the main cause of human-induced mortality. The identification of critical habitats (including migration routes) incorporating satellite telemetry data is therefore crucial to develop focussed conservation efforts. Between 2012 and 2015 thirteen fin whales were equipped with satellite transmitters, 8 in the Pelagos Sanctuary (although two ceased within two days) and 5 in the Strait of Sicily, to evaluate movements and habitat use. A hierarchical switching state-space model was used to identify transiting and area-restricted search (ARS) behaviours, believed to indicate foraging activities. All whales undertook mid- to long-distance migrations, crossing some of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Areas where the animals predominantly engaged in ARS behaviour were identified in both study areas. The telemetry data were compared with results from ecosystem niche modelling, and showed that 80% of tagged whale positions was near (<7 km) the closest suitable habitat. The results contribute to the view that precautionary management should include establishment of a coordinated and dynamic basin-wide management scheme; if appropriate, this may include the establishment of protected areas by specific regional Conventions.
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author	Simone Panigada Gregory P. Donovan Jean-Noël Druon Giancarlo Lauriano Nino Pierantonio Enrico Pirotta Margherita Zanardelli Alexandre N. Zerbini Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara
author_facet	Simone Panigada Gregory P. Donovan Jean-Noël Druon Giancarlo Lauriano Nino Pierantonio Enrico Pirotta Margherita Zanardelli Alexandre N. Zerbini Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara
author_sort	Simone Panigada
title	Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
title_short	Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
title_full	Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
title_fullStr	Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
title_full_unstemmed	Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
title_sort	satellite tagging of mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures
publisher	Nature Portfolio
publishDate	2017
url	https://doaj.org/article/cfcece99b1d34c7c8f9beb729785d453
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Satellite tagging of Mediterranean fin whales: working towards the identification of critical habitats and the focussing of mitigation measures

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