Characteristics of a manta rayManta alfredipopulation off Maui, Hawaii, and implications for management

Late maturity, few offspring and a residential nature are typical characteristics ofManta alfredithat make this species vulnerable to localized anthropogenic threats. Improving its life history information is crucial for successful management. A total of 229 surveys was conducted from 2005 to 2009 a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Marine ecology. Progress series (Halstenbek) 2011-05, Vol.429, p.245-260
Hauptverfasser:	Deakos, Mark H., Baker, Jason D., Bejder, Lars
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aggregation Animal fins Emigration Fisheries management Mating behavior Population characteristics Population ecology Reproduction Sharks Whales
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