Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Commonwealth of Australia
Publication Year:
2017
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
36 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Worldwide
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
44116Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Marine species - Megafauna - Conservation - Protection
Abstract
Marine megafauna has a high public appeal in Australia, both for its ecological value as well as its economic, cultural and spiritual importance. Australian waters are home to 45 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), including permanent residents and occasional visitors. Dugongs, Whale sharks and six species of marine turtle are also found in Australian waters. The risk of vessel collision is a known threat for Australia’s marine megafauna, however, the scale of the problem is not clearly understood. Impacts to individual animals can be fatal or non-fatal, with non-fatal interactions potentially resulting in suffering and reduced fitness.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Commonwealth of Australia
Publication Year:
2017
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
36 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Worldwide
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
44116 Record Created: 03-Aug-2021
Record Modified: 03-Aug-2021