Behavior and group characteristics differ in mixed-species associations (MSA) of cetaceans in the Southern California Bight
Authors: Bacon, C.E., M.A. Smultea, B. Würsig, D. Fertl, W.M. Von Zharen, K. Lomac-MacNair, and J. Bredvik
Year published: 2014
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Effects of mixed-species associations (MSA [at least two different species swimming together and / or inte racting]) on cetacean behavior rarely have been quantified, but are important for identifying and differentiating potential anthropogenic impacts . Baseline marine mammal behavior was assessed during 83 ,005 km of U.S. Navy supported aerial line-transect surveys in the Southern California Bight during 2008-2013.
