Wilma B. Mavea, O. Belonovich, Elizah Nagombi, Tracey Boslogo, Lisle Gwynn, R. Russ, Jeremy P. Bird
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A recent assessment of spatial conservation priorities in mega-diverse Papua New Guinea noted a lack of marine data. We surveyed cetaceans in inshore and pelagic waters along the south coast of New Britain island. The total number of cetaceans encountered was 397, attributed to at least 6 species, with spinner dolphins and pantropical spotted dolphins both the most frequently sighted and abundant species. Although diversity and abundance were lower than expected, we hope that by contributing to a national cetacean sightings database this survey will support a growing understanding of marine mammal diversity and distribution within the region.
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Australian Mammalogy is a major journal for the publication of research in all branches of mammalogy. The journal’s emphasis is on studies relating to Australasian mammals, both native and introduced, and includes marine mammals in the Antarctic region. Subject areas include, but are not limited to: anatomy, behaviour, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, parasites and diseases of mammals, physiology, reproductive biology, systematics and taxonomy.
Australian Mammalogy is for professional mammalogists, research scientists, resource managers, consulting ecologists, students and amateurs interested in any aspects of the biology and management of mammals.
Australian Mammalogy began publication in 1972 and is published on behalf of the Australian Mammal Society.
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