The understanding of the structure of free-roaming dog populations is of extreme importance
for the planning and monitoring of populational control strategies and animal welfare. The …

Abstract In coastal British Columbia, Canada, marine megafauna such as humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae) and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus velifera) have been …

There is growing concern about impacts of ship and small boat noise on marine wildlife. Few
studies have quantified impacts of anthropogenic noise on ecologically, economically, and …

Researchers and government agencies are increasingly embracing Indigenous knowledge
to inform ecological monitoring. However, there are few detailed accounts of designing …

The field of conservation has seen a shift in focus from monitoring trends in census
population size to trends in 'effective'population size. Numerous genetic methods exist for …

This paper combines methodological discussion and scientific analysis to convey the results
of an effort by the Gitga'at First Nation and academic partners to construct an acoustic …

Abstract Information relating to the distribution and abundance of species is critical for
effective conservation and management. For many species, including cetacean species of …

Abstract Northern British Columbia has been identified as an important habitat for several
coastal cetacean species, including humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). This …

Animal culture and social bonds are relevant to wildlife conservation because they influence
patterns of geography, behavior, and strategies of survival. Numerous examples of socially …

Ship strikes are a pervasive threat to cetaceans globally. Real-time observations of
cetaceans reported by citizen scientists unlock an opportunity to develop ship strike …