Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) Population Demographics in Southern Australia

Charlton, Claire Marie

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Open access

Authors

Charlton, Claire Marie

Date

2017

Supervisor

Assoc. Prof. Robert McCauley

Type

Thesis

Award

PhD

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Faculty

Science and Engineering

School

Centre for Marine Science and Technology

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/59638

Collection

Curtin Theses

Abstract

This thesis aimed to assess the population demographics of Southern right whales (SRW) Eubalaena australis, in South Australia. A combination of monitoring techniques were employed between 2014 and 2016 in the form of land and vessel based count and photo identification surveys. The study uses current and historical data (1991-2016) to assess distribution, abundance and life histories of SRW at two wintering aggregations in South Australia. Results provide information for recovery assessment and conservation management.