Bycatch is the most significant threat to marine mammals globally. There are increasing
requirements for national governments to fulfil their obligations to international agreements …

The genus Neophocaena includes two species, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (N.
phocaenoides) and the narrow-ridged finless porpoise (N. asiaeorientalis). The Indo-Pacific …

This study thoroughly examines three cetacean monitoring methods and assessing their
advantages and limitations, establishing a foundational basis for comprehensive information …

A quarter of marine mammals are at risk of extinction, with disease and poor habitat quality
contributing to population decline. Investigation of the Major Histocompatibility Complex …

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) possessed by indigenous communities offers a vital
source of information regarding the status and threats faced by species. Anaphalis javanica …

Simple Summary The East Asian finless porpoise is a common whale along Chinese coasts.
The coast of the Shandong Peninsula is a substantial habitat for the species. However, there …

Many shark species and populations are threatened globally due to human actions.
Protecting these top predators is crucial to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems; …

Due to high costs and time constraints, it can be difficult for traditional field-based methods to
acquire sufficient data to identify priority species or areas in marine conservation planning …

The associations between feeding activities and environmental variables inform animal
feeding tactics that maximize energetic gains by minimizing energy costs while maximizing …

Cetaceans have long been considered biologically adapted to suffer no adverse effects from
diving-related tissue gas tension. However, increasing reports of gas embolism in cetaceans …