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Publications by Northeast Passive Acoustics Branch Staff

We regularly publish their findings in scientific journals and Center-produced documents.
April 01, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Cetacean Genomes Project Team

Meet the scientists of the "Cetacean Genomes Project" which aims to facilitate generation of reference genomes of all cetacean species.
West Coast
International

2024 Northeast Experimental On-Demand Gear System Testing Underway

Watch for specially flagged vessels off Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Killer Whale and Beaked Whale Posters

Art-Science Collaboration Celebrates the Diversity of Killer Whales and Beaked Whales from Around the World
West Coast

Rice's Whale Occurrence in the Western Gulf of Mexico from Passive Acoustic Recordings

This research summarizes acoustic detections of Rice’s whales in the western Gulf of Mexico, including new information demonstrating their regular occurrence in waters offshore of Texas and in the waters offshore of Mexico.
February 13, 2024 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Population Consequences of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Pelagic Cetaceans

We quantified population consequences for pelagic cetaceans, including sperm whales, beaked whales, and 11 species of delphinids.
December 11, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Critically Endangered Rice’s Whales (Balaenoptera ricei) Selectively Feed on High-quality Prey in the Gulf of Mexico

Results from this study indicate that Rice’s whales are selective predators consuming schooling prey with the highest energy content.
December 11, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Behavioural Responses of Fin Whales to Military Mid-Frequency Active Sonar

Quantifying the factors influencing marine mammal responses to sonar, critical in assessing and mitigating future impacts.
December 01, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

A Trans-Pacific Movement Reveals Regular Migrations of Humpback Whales Megaptera novaeangliae Between Russia and Mexico

Data demonstrating regular trans-Pacific movements of humpback whales in the North Pacific, highlighting the importance of Mexico for the species ocean-basin-wide.
September 28, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Geographic Distribution of the Cross Seamount Beaked Whale Based on Acoustic Detections

The foraging behavior of Cross Seamount beaked whales appears to be unique among all beaked whales.
August 08, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands