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Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) require a suite of essential habitats during their long migration. Therefore, the identification critical is important for continuation successful recovery. In this study we investigated behaviours and habitat usage exhibited by humpback in two known aggregation sites on east coast Australia. Using combined 5400 whale records collected from Hervey Bay between 1999 2009 Gold Coast 2011 2018, analysed different types behavioural categories. We found that primarily surface travel non-aggressive social behaviour, whereas both appeared to be similarly resting. Our results suggest provides wide range activities, particular resting mother–calf pairs, mature males seeking copulation socialising immature whales. had higher number pair sightings, confirming area as an site. This demonstrates regions are annual migration, but should considered protection area.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Marine and Freshwater Research
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1448-6059', '1323-1650']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/mf21065