We consider the current evidence of climate change effects on marine mammals that occur
in US waters relative to past predictions. Compelling cases of such effects have been …

Small cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales) occur from the poles to the
tropics, and from freshwater habitats to the open ocean. Most ecological research has …

Understanding the factors that cause endangered populations to either grow or decline is
crucial for preserving biodiversity. Conservation efforts often address extrinsic threats, such …

Understanding and enhancing local adaptive capacity is crucial for the sustainable
development of marine ecotourism. This research explores the adaptive capacities of local …

Interactions between humans and nature have profound consequences, which rarely are
mutually beneficial. Further, behavioral and environmental changes can turn human–wildlife …

Marine animals have been known to interact with and become entangled in plastic debris for
decades. Despite increasing annual input volumes of plastic waste to the natural …

Marine protected areas (MPAs), particularly large MPAs, are increasing in number and size
around the globe in part to facilitate the conservation of marine megafauna under the …

Almost 80% of the oceans, especially the Arctic and Subarctic are primarily inhabited by
marine mammals. Marine species depend mostly on sea ice for food, raising their young …

Ship** is the most pervasive source of marine noise pollution globally, yet its impact on
sensitive fauna remains unclear. We tracked 10 harbour porpoises for 5–10 days to …

Participatory decision tools enable stakeholders to reconcile conflicting natural resources
management objectives. Fisheries targeting highly productive species can have profound …