This research investigated links between the occurrence of endangered southern right whales and characteristics of their habitat. Habitat selection is based on physical environmental features, with important roles for social cues and site fidelity. This complex interaction of factors affects spatial recovery capacity and presents challenges for conservation management
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Submitted to the School of Life and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University
Degree conferred 2009
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2008
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-261)