Braulik,G.,Ranjbar,S.,Owfi,F.,Aminrad,T.,Dakhteh,S.M.H.,Kamrani,E.,Mohsenizadeh,F.
Marine Mammal Records from Iran Journal Article
In: Journal of Cetacean Research and Management, vol. 11, no. 334, pp. 49-63, 2010.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: abundance, bottlenose dolphin, Bryde's whale, Common dolphin, conservation, Distribution, dolphin, dugong, fin whale, Finless Porpoise, fishing gear, Gulf of Oman, Humpback Whale, humpback whales, incidental capture, killer whale, location, mammals, management, marine, marine mammal, Marine mammals, mortality, mysticete, mysticetes, Oman, Porpoise, Risso's dolphin, rough-toothed dolphin, Spinner dolphin, whale, whales
@article{,
title = {Marine Mammal Records from Iran},
author = {Braulik,G.,Ranjbar,S.,Owfi,F.,Aminrad,T.,Dakhteh,S.M.H.,Kamrani,E.,Mohsenizadeh,F.},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Cetacean Research and Management},
volume = {11},
number = {334},
pages = {49-63},
abstract = {A total of 114 marine mammal records of 14 species were compiled from Iranian coastalwaters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Eighty-one were from the Persian Gulf, 23from the Gulf of Oman and 10 were of unknown location. Records of finless porpoise(Neophocaena phocaenoides) (24), Indo-pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) (22)and Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) (21) were by far the most numerousa probable reflection of their inshore distribution and local abundance. Other speciesrecorded were common dolphin (Delphinus capensis tropicalis), rough-toothed dolphin(Steno bredanensis), striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba), spinner dolphin (Stenellalongirostris), Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus), false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens),sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and dugong (Dugong dugon). Records of 24Mysticetes were compiled, 11 of which were tentatively identified as Bryde's whales(Balaenoptera edeni), three as Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), three as Humpbackwhales (Megaptera novaeangliae) and the remainder were unidentified. The largest threat tomarine mammals in Iran is likely to be incidental capture in fishing gear. Nine finlessporpoises were recorded as bycatch and this and other coastal species may be declining dueto unsustainable mortality rates. Other threats to the marine environment are discussed andrecommended marine mammal conservation and management small projects are described.},
keywords = {abundance, bottlenose dolphin, Bryde's whale, Common dolphin, conservation, Distribution, dolphin, dugong, fin whale, Finless Porpoise, fishing gear, Gulf of Oman, Humpback Whale, humpback whales, incidental capture, killer whale, location, mammals, management, marine, marine mammal, Marine mammals, mortality, mysticete, mysticetes, Oman, Porpoise, Risso's dolphin, rough-toothed dolphin, Spinner dolphin, whale, whales},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
A total of 114 marine mammal records of 14 species were compiled from Iranian coastalwaters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Eighty-one were from the Persian Gulf, 23from the Gulf of Oman and 10 were of unknown location. Records of finless porpoise(Neophocaena phocaenoides) (24), Indo-pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) (22)and Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) (21) were by far the most numerousa probable reflection of their inshore distribution and local abundance. Other speciesrecorded were common dolphin (Delphinus capensis tropicalis), rough-toothed dolphin(Steno bredanensis), striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba), spinner dolphin (Stenellalongirostris), Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus), false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens),sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and dugong (Dugong dugon). Records of 24Mysticetes were compiled, 11 of which were tentatively identified as Bryde's whales(Balaenoptera edeni), three as Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), three as Humpbackwhales (Megaptera novaeangliae) and the remainder were unidentified. The largest threat tomarine mammals in Iran is likely to be incidental capture in fishing gear. Nine finlessporpoises were recorded as bycatch and this and other coastal species may be declining dueto unsustainable mortality rates. Other threats to the marine environment are discussed andrecommended marine mammal conservation and management small projects are described.
Gheilani, H.M.,Jayabalan, N.
Sighting of Whales and Dolphins in the Arabian Sea off Oman during 2007-2008 Journal Article
In: Environment and Ecology, vol. 28, no. 378, pp. 2768—2776, 2010.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, Distribution, Gulf of Oman, Humpback Whale, Oman, Orca, Spinner dolphin
@article{,
title = {Sighting of Whales and Dolphins in the Arabian Sea off Oman during 2007-2008},
author = {Gheilani, H.M.,Jayabalan, N.},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
journal = {Environment and Ecology},
volume = {28},
number = {378},
pages = {2768—2776},
abstract = {During the fishery survey cruises of R. V. Al Mustaqila 1 conducted in the Arabian Sea EEZ of Oman
between September 2007 and September 2008, three species of whales such as humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeagliae), sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and killer whale (Orcinus orca) and, two species of
dolphins, namely the long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and spinner dolphin (Stenella
longirostris) were recorded along with few unidentified whales and dolphins. Most whale sightings (85%)
were recorded between Ras al Hadd to Ras Madrakah at depths ranging from 20 m to 200 m during April,
May, September—November usually with 1—6 individuals. The seasons of sighting of dolphins were during
February and May (17 sightinga) and September and November (11 sightings) between Ras al Hadd and Ras
Soqarah and 70% of the sightings recorded less than 100 individuals. While the temperature of the water in
the survey ranged from 18.4 C to 24.7 C, there was less variation in salinity (35.68, 36.62 ppt) of the
water. The current study indicated that the Arabian Sea off Oman is an important site for the distribution
of the ceatacean fauna.},
keywords = {Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, Distribution, Gulf of Oman, Humpback Whale, Oman, Orca, Spinner dolphin},
pubstate = {published},
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During the fishery survey cruises of R. V. Al Mustaqila 1 conducted in the Arabian Sea EEZ of Oman
between September 2007 and September 2008, three species of whales such as humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeagliae), sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and killer whale (Orcinus orca) and, two species of
dolphins, namely the long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and spinner dolphin (Stenella
longirostris) were recorded along with few unidentified whales and dolphins. Most whale sightings (85%)
were recorded between Ras al Hadd to Ras Madrakah at depths ranging from 20 m to 200 m during April,
May, September—November usually with 1—6 individuals. The seasons of sighting of dolphins were during
February and May (17 sightinga) and September and November (11 sightings) between Ras al Hadd and Ras
Soqarah and 70% of the sightings recorded less than 100 individuals. While the temperature of the water in
the survey ranged from 18.4 C to 24.7 C, there was less variation in salinity (35.68, 36.62 ppt) of the
water. The current study indicated that the Arabian Sea off Oman is an important site for the distribution
of the ceatacean fauna.
between September 2007 and September 2008, three species of whales such as humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeagliae), sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and killer whale (Orcinus orca) and, two species of
dolphins, namely the long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and spinner dolphin (Stenella
longirostris) were recorded along with few unidentified whales and dolphins. Most whale sightings (85%)
were recorded between Ras al Hadd to Ras Madrakah at depths ranging from 20 m to 200 m during April,
May, September—November usually with 1—6 individuals. The seasons of sighting of dolphins were during
February and May (17 sightinga) and September and November (11 sightings) between Ras al Hadd and Ras
Soqarah and 70% of the sightings recorded less than 100 individuals. While the temperature of the water in
the survey ranged from 18.4 C to 24.7 C, there was less variation in salinity (35.68, 36.62 ppt) of the
water. The current study indicated that the Arabian Sea off Oman is an important site for the distribution
of the ceatacean fauna.
Amaral, A.R.,Beheregaray, L.B.,Sequeira, M.,Robertson, K.M.,Coelho, M.M., Möller, L.M.
Worldwide Phylogeography of the genus Delphinus revisited Technical Report
no. 7, 2009, ISBN: SC/61/SM11.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, delphinus capensis, Delphinus delphis, delphinus sp., genetics, Indian Ocean, taxonomy
@techreport{,
title = {Worldwide Phylogeography of the genus Delphinus revisited},
author = {Amaral, A.R.,Beheregaray, L.B.,Sequeira, M.,Robertson, K.M.,Coelho, M.M., Möller, L.M.},
issn = {SC/61/SM11},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-01-01},
journal = {Report to the Scientific Committee of the 61st meeting of the International Whaling Commisssion},
number = {7},
publisher = {International Whaling Commission},
abstract = {The genus Delphinus comprises two species and one subspecies: the short-beaked common
dolphin, Delphinus delphis (Linnaeus, 1758), distributed in continental shelf and pelagic waters of
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis (Gray, 1828),
distributed in nearshore tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific and Southern Atlantic Oceans,
and the Arabian long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis tropicalis van Bree, 1971, which
occurs in the Indian Ocean. Here we present a worldwide phylogeographic study based on
sequences of the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b gene. A total of 279 individuals were
analysed: 211 D. delphis from the Northeast (82) and Northwest (27) Atlantic, and Northeast (28)
and Southwest (74) Pacific; 26 D. capensis from the Northeast Pacific, 18 D. capensis from the
Southeast Atlantic, and 24 D. capensis tropicalis from the Indian Ocean. Haplotype and nucleotide
diversities of most populations were high when compared with other cetacean species, which is
possibly a signature of large, long-term effective population size. Shared haplotypes between the
two common dolphin species and subspecies were found, as well as between all oceans sampled.
Fixation indices (öST and FST) show that the tropicalis and D. capensis samples from the NE
Pacific are differentiated from samples from all other regions. D. delphis from the Northeast and
Southwest Pacific also show some differentiation from samples from other regions, but with
relatively low values of fixation indices. In contrast, the median-joining network reveals clusters
of haplotypes without a clear geographical or taxonomic correspondence. Overall, these results
suggest that relatively high levels of gene flow occur between regions and possibly among
recognized species, questioning current taxonomy, confounding population history and making the
establishment of population boundaries very difficult. Several phylogeographical hypotheses for
the observed patterns are currently being tested with recently developed methods that use
coalescent models for estimating demographic parameters. Additionally, data on a powerful set of
microsatellite markers are being obtained in order to document the direction and magnitude of
events of recent gene flow between populations and oceanic regions.},
keywords = {Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, delphinus capensis, Delphinus delphis, delphinus sp., genetics, Indian Ocean, taxonomy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {techreport}
}
The genus Delphinus comprises two species and one subspecies: the short-beaked common
dolphin, Delphinus delphis (Linnaeus, 1758), distributed in continental shelf and pelagic waters of
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis (Gray, 1828),
distributed in nearshore tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific and Southern Atlantic Oceans,
and the Arabian long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis tropicalis van Bree, 1971, which
occurs in the Indian Ocean. Here we present a worldwide phylogeographic study based on
sequences of the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b gene. A total of 279 individuals were
analysed: 211 D. delphis from the Northeast (82) and Northwest (27) Atlantic, and Northeast (28)
and Southwest (74) Pacific; 26 D. capensis from the Northeast Pacific, 18 D. capensis from the
Southeast Atlantic, and 24 D. capensis tropicalis from the Indian Ocean. Haplotype and nucleotide
diversities of most populations were high when compared with other cetacean species, which is
possibly a signature of large, long-term effective population size. Shared haplotypes between the
two common dolphin species and subspecies were found, as well as between all oceans sampled.
Fixation indices (öST and FST) show that the tropicalis and D. capensis samples from the NE
Pacific are differentiated from samples from all other regions. D. delphis from the Northeast and
Southwest Pacific also show some differentiation from samples from other regions, but with
relatively low values of fixation indices. In contrast, the median-joining network reveals clusters
of haplotypes without a clear geographical or taxonomic correspondence. Overall, these results
suggest that relatively high levels of gene flow occur between regions and possibly among
recognized species, questioning current taxonomy, confounding population history and making the
establishment of population boundaries very difficult. Several phylogeographical hypotheses for
the observed patterns are currently being tested with recently developed methods that use
coalescent models for estimating demographic parameters. Additionally, data on a powerful set of
microsatellite markers are being obtained in order to document the direction and magnitude of
events of recent gene flow between populations and oceanic regions.
dolphin, Delphinus delphis (Linnaeus, 1758), distributed in continental shelf and pelagic waters of
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis (Gray, 1828),
distributed in nearshore tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific and Southern Atlantic Oceans,
and the Arabian long-beaked common dolphin, D. capensis tropicalis van Bree, 1971, which
occurs in the Indian Ocean. Here we present a worldwide phylogeographic study based on
sequences of the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b gene. A total of 279 individuals were
analysed: 211 D. delphis from the Northeast (82) and Northwest (27) Atlantic, and Northeast (28)
and Southwest (74) Pacific; 26 D. capensis from the Northeast Pacific, 18 D. capensis from the
Southeast Atlantic, and 24 D. capensis tropicalis from the Indian Ocean. Haplotype and nucleotide
diversities of most populations were high when compared with other cetacean species, which is
possibly a signature of large, long-term effective population size. Shared haplotypes between the
two common dolphin species and subspecies were found, as well as between all oceans sampled.
Fixation indices (öST and FST) show that the tropicalis and D. capensis samples from the NE
Pacific are differentiated from samples from all other regions. D. delphis from the Northeast and
Southwest Pacific also show some differentiation from samples from other regions, but with
relatively low values of fixation indices. In contrast, the median-joining network reveals clusters
of haplotypes without a clear geographical or taxonomic correspondence. Overall, these results
suggest that relatively high levels of gene flow occur between regions and possibly among
recognized species, questioning current taxonomy, confounding population history and making the
establishment of population boundaries very difficult. Several phylogeographical hypotheses for
the observed patterns are currently being tested with recently developed methods that use
coalescent models for estimating demographic parameters. Additionally, data on a powerful set of
microsatellite markers are being obtained in order to document the direction and magnitude of
events of recent gene flow between populations and oceanic regions.
Amaral, A.R.,Coelho, M.M.,Beheregaray, L.B.,Robertson, K.M.,Möller, L.M.
Genetic affinities of common dolphins (genus Delphinus) occurring in the Arabian Sea Conference
no. 288, 2009.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, delphinus capensis, Delphinus delphis, genetics, Gulf of Oman, morphology
@conference{,
title = {Genetic affinities of common dolphins (genus Delphinus) occurring in the Arabian Sea},
author = {Amaral, A.R.,Coelho, M.M.,Beheregaray, L.B.,Robertson, K.M.,Möller, L.M.},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-01-01},
journal = {Indian Ocean Cetacean Symposium},
number = {288},
abstract = {Taxonomic revision of the genus Delphinusis due – single widely distributed superspecies?
•For the time being, the short-beaked and long-beaked morphotypes are most appropriately referred to a s"short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus sp.)" and "long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinussp.) rather than Delphinus delphis and D. capensis.},
keywords = {Arabian Sea, Common dolphin, delphinus capensis, Delphinus delphis, genetics, Gulf of Oman, morphology},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Taxonomic revision of the genus Delphinusis due – single widely distributed superspecies?
•For the time being, the short-beaked and long-beaked morphotypes are most appropriately referred to a s"short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus sp.)" and "long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinussp.) rather than Delphinus delphis and D. capensis.
•For the time being, the short-beaked and long-beaked morphotypes are most appropriately referred to a s"short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus sp.)" and "long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinussp.) rather than Delphinus delphis and D. capensis.
Jayasankar, P.,Anoop, B.,Vivekanandan, E.,Rajagopalan, M.,Yousuf, K.M.M.,Reynolds, P.,Krishnakumar, P.K.,Kumaran, PL.,Afsal, V.V.,Krishnan, A.A.
Molecular identification of delphinids and finless porpoise (Cetacea) from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 1853, no. 125, pp. 57-67, 2008.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: bottlenose dolphin, Common dolphin, D.capensis, DNA, Finless Porpoise, India, Neophocaena phocaenoides, sousa, species identification, Spinner dolphin, Stenella longirostris, taxonomy, tursiops aduncus
@article{,
title = {Molecular identification of delphinids and finless porpoise (Cetacea) from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal},
author = {Jayasankar, P.,Anoop, B.,Vivekanandan, E.,Rajagopalan, M.,Yousuf, K.M.M.,Reynolds, P.,Krishnakumar, P.K.,Kumaran, PL.,Afsal, V.V.,Krishnan, A.A.},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Zootaxa},
volume = {1853},
number = {125},
pages = {57-67},
abstract = {The exact number of extant delphinid species from seas around India is still debated and the lack of adequate field keys
and reliable inventory has resulted in misidentification of several species. As a part of a project to develop a molecular
taxonomy of cetaceans from this region, partial sequences of mtDNA cytochrome b were generated from accidentally
caught/stranded delphinids and finless porpoise. Species were identified by phylogenetic reconstruction of sample
sequences with the reference sequences available in portals GenBank (NCBI) and the web-based program DNA Surveillance.
A comparison was made with the homologous sequences of corresponding species from other seas of the world.
Our molecular investigations allowed us to identify five species of cetaceans from Indian coasts, including Delphinus
capensis, previously reported as D. delphis. We detected unique haplotypes in Indo pacific humpbacked dolphin (Sousa
chinensis; n = 2) and finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides; n = 12) from Indian coast. On the other hand, some
haplotypes were shared with other regional populations in spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris; n = 16) and bottlenose
dolphin (Tursiops aduncus; n = 3). Common dolphins (Delphinus capensis; n = 2) had both unique and shared haplotypes
including one highly divergent sequence.},
keywords = {bottlenose dolphin, Common dolphin, D.capensis, DNA, Finless Porpoise, India, Neophocaena phocaenoides, sousa, species identification, Spinner dolphin, Stenella longirostris, taxonomy, tursiops aduncus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
The exact number of extant delphinid species from seas around India is still debated and the lack of adequate field keys
and reliable inventory has resulted in misidentification of several species. As a part of a project to develop a molecular
taxonomy of cetaceans from this region, partial sequences of mtDNA cytochrome b were generated from accidentally
caught/stranded delphinids and finless porpoise. Species were identified by phylogenetic reconstruction of sample
sequences with the reference sequences available in portals GenBank (NCBI) and the web-based program DNA Surveillance.
A comparison was made with the homologous sequences of corresponding species from other seas of the world.
Our molecular investigations allowed us to identify five species of cetaceans from Indian coasts, including Delphinus
capensis, previously reported as D. delphis. We detected unique haplotypes in Indo pacific humpbacked dolphin (Sousa
chinensis; n = 2) and finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides; n = 12) from Indian coast. On the other hand, some
haplotypes were shared with other regional populations in spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris; n = 16) and bottlenose
dolphin (Tursiops aduncus; n = 3). Common dolphins (Delphinus capensis; n = 2) had both unique and shared haplotypes
including one highly divergent sequence.
and reliable inventory has resulted in misidentification of several species. As a part of a project to develop a molecular
taxonomy of cetaceans from this region, partial sequences of mtDNA cytochrome b were generated from accidentally
caught/stranded delphinids and finless porpoise. Species were identified by phylogenetic reconstruction of sample
sequences with the reference sequences available in portals GenBank (NCBI) and the web-based program DNA Surveillance.
A comparison was made with the homologous sequences of corresponding species from other seas of the world.
Our molecular investigations allowed us to identify five species of cetaceans from Indian coasts, including Delphinus
capensis, previously reported as D. delphis. We detected unique haplotypes in Indo pacific humpbacked dolphin (Sousa
chinensis; n = 2) and finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides; n = 12) from Indian coast. On the other hand, some
haplotypes were shared with other regional populations in spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris; n = 16) and bottlenose
dolphin (Tursiops aduncus; n = 3). Common dolphins (Delphinus capensis; n = 2) had both unique and shared haplotypes
including one highly divergent sequence.
Khani,A.M.Q.
Sea Dolphins of Pakistan Journal Article
In: Biopsphere Quarterly Magazine, vol. Oct-Dec, no. 132, pp. 4-9, 1998.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, bottlenose dolphin, Common dolphin, conservation, humpback dolphins, Indian Ocean, Pakistan
@article{,
title = {Sea Dolphins of Pakistan},
author = {Khani,A.M.Q.},
year = {1998},
date = {1998-01-01},
journal = {Biopsphere Quarterly Magazine},
volume = {Oct-Dec},
number = {132},
pages = {4-9},
abstract = {The article describes some of the results of a privately funded (amateur enthusiasts?) survey for dolphins on the Pakistan coastline in 1997. Motorized boats and aircraft were used. Descriptions of encounters with bottlenose, common, and humpback dolphins are described. No details of effort or encounter rate are provided. There is some discussion of potential threats and conservation concerns.},
keywords = {Arabian Sea, bottlenose dolphin, Common dolphin, conservation, humpback dolphins, Indian Ocean, Pakistan},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
The article describes some of the results of a privately funded (amateur enthusiasts?) survey for dolphins on the Pakistan coastline in 1997. Motorized boats and aircraft were used. Descriptions of encounters with bottlenose, common, and humpback dolphins are described. No details of effort or encounter rate are provided. There is some discussion of potential threats and conservation concerns.
Gallagher,M.D.
Collection of skulls of cetacea: Odondoceti from Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1969 - 1990 Book
UNEP, 1991.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: bottlenose dolphin, cetacea, cetacean, cetaceans, Common dolphin, Cuvier's beaked whale, dwarf sperm whale, false killer whale, fishing gear, hump-backed dolphin, incidental capture, Indian Ocean, marine, marine mammal, mass mortality, morphology/anatomy, mortality, Oman, Risso's dolphin, sanctuaries, skull, skulls, sperm whale, Spinner dolphin, spotted dolphin, Strandings, Striped dolphin, tropical dolphin, United Arab Emirates
@book{,
title = {Collection of skulls of cetacea: Odondoceti from Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1969 - 1990},
author = {Gallagher,M.D.},
year = {1991},
date = {1991-01-01},
journal = {Cetaceans and Cetacean Research in the Indian Ocean Sanctuary: Marine Mammal Technical Report Number 3},
number = {375},
pages = {89-97},
publisher = {UNEP},
abstract = {This paper details the collections of odontocete cetacean skulls from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1969-90. Causes of death of specimens are unknown but the likelihood of natural strandings, incidental capture in fishing gear and mass mortality are discussed.},
keywords = {bottlenose dolphin, cetacea, cetacean, cetaceans, Common dolphin, Cuvier's beaked whale, dwarf sperm whale, false killer whale, fishing gear, hump-backed dolphin, incidental capture, Indian Ocean, marine, marine mammal, mass mortality, morphology/anatomy, mortality, Oman, Risso's dolphin, sanctuaries, skull, skulls, sperm whale, Spinner dolphin, spotted dolphin, Strandings, Striped dolphin, tropical dolphin, United Arab Emirates},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {book}
}
This paper details the collections of odontocete cetacean skulls from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, 1969-90. Causes of death of specimens are unknown but the likelihood of natural strandings, incidental capture in fishing gear and mass mortality are discussed.
Small,J.A..,Small,G.J.
Cetacean observations from the Somali Democratic Republic, September 1985 through May 1987 Journal Article
In: CEtaceans and Cetacean Research in the Indian Ocean Sanctuary: UNEP - Marine Mammal Technical Report No.3, no. 476, pp. 179-210, 1991.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Antarctic, Blue whale, bottlenose dolphin, Bryde's whale, cetacean, cetaceans, Common dolphin, dolphin, false killer whale, Gulf of Aden, Humpback Whale, humpback whales, Indian Ocean, killer whale, location, marine, megaptera novaeangliae, melon-headed whale, migration, occurrence, Oman, Pacific Ocean, Risso's dolphin, sanctuaries, Southern Hemisphere, sperm whale, Spinner dolphin, spotted dolphin, stocks, Striped dolphin, survey, trend, Upwelling, whale, whales, whaling
@article{,
title = {Cetacean observations from the Somali Democratic Republic, September 1985 through May 1987},
author = {Small,J.A..,Small,G.J.},
year = {1991},
date = {1991-01-01},
journal = {CEtaceans and Cetacean Research in the Indian Ocean Sanctuary: UNEP - Marine Mammal Technical Report No.3},
number = {476},
pages = {179-210},
abstract = {Two vessels operated along the Gulf of Aden and northern Indian Ocean coasts of Somalia from Aug. 1985 through May 1987. Their fishing activities carried them on a routine basis from Djibouti to the Horn of Africa and, on many cruises, into the Indian Ocean as far south as 8øN. The frequent and regular presence of these vessels afforded a unique opportunity for research since few previous surveys along the Somalian coast were transitory and/or of short duration. There were 398 sightings of cetaceans representing at least 14 species: blue whale, Bryde's whale, sperm whale, melon-headed whale, false killer whale, killer whale, short-finned pilot whale, Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, spotted dolphin, striped dolphin and spinner dolphin (NO humpback whales!!). Sightings locations and related environmental data are discussed. Some trends between years were seen in the occurrence and location of blue, killer and short-finned pilot whales.},
keywords = {Antarctic, Blue whale, bottlenose dolphin, Bryde's whale, cetacean, cetaceans, Common dolphin, dolphin, false killer whale, Gulf of Aden, Humpback Whale, humpback whales, Indian Ocean, killer whale, location, marine, megaptera novaeangliae, melon-headed whale, migration, occurrence, Oman, Pacific Ocean, Risso's dolphin, sanctuaries, Southern Hemisphere, sperm whale, Spinner dolphin, spotted dolphin, stocks, Striped dolphin, survey, trend, Upwelling, whale, whales, whaling},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Two vessels operated along the Gulf of Aden and northern Indian Ocean coasts of Somalia from Aug. 1985 through May 1987. Their fishing activities carried them on a routine basis from Djibouti to the Horn of Africa and, on many cruises, into the Indian Ocean as far south as 8øN. The frequent and regular presence of these vessels afforded a unique opportunity for research since few previous surveys along the Somalian coast were transitory and/or of short duration. There were 398 sightings of cetaceans representing at least 14 species: blue whale, Bryde's whale, sperm whale, melon-headed whale, false killer whale, killer whale, short-finned pilot whale, Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, spotted dolphin, striped dolphin and spinner dolphin (NO humpback whales!!). Sightings locations and related environmental data are discussed. Some trends between years were seen in the occurrence and location of blue, killer and short-finned pilot whales.
Lal Mohan,R.S.
Osteology of dolphins Journal Article
In: Proc. Symp. Endangered Mairne Animals and Marine Parks, vol. 1, no. 140, pp. 93-99, 1985.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, bottlenose dolphin, Common dolphin, gillnet, humpback dolphins, India, Indian Ocean, skull, Spinner dolphin
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title = {Osteology of dolphins},
author = {Lal Mohan,R.S.},
year = {1985},
date = {1985-01-01},
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abstract = {Osteology of four dolphins (Common, Spinner, Bottlenose and Humpback) are studied from the south-west coast of India. The measurements of the skulls are compared with information available from other parts of the world. Specimens were obtained from bycatch in gillnets off the Calicut coast.},
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Osteology of four dolphins (Common, Spinner, Bottlenose and Humpback) are studied from the south-west coast of India. The measurements of the skulls are compared with information available from other parts of the world. Specimens were obtained from bycatch in gillnets off the Calicut coast.