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Examination And Application Of Body Condition Methods In Cetaceans, Kira Anne Telford
Examination And Application Of Body Condition Methods In Cetaceans, Kira Anne Telford
Theses and Dissertations
Body condition assessments are a valuable tool for evaluating the relative health of a population through various metrics, indexes, or proxies. Long-term data collection can be used to examine the relationship between fluctuations in body condition and natural or anthropogenic drivers. Application of this information is vital for monitoring the success of the conservation management decisions for a species or population. Cetaceans have a variety of methods available to assess body condition, including invasive methods like biopsies and necropsies or observational methods such as photogrammetry. Exploration of the application of these methods in the literature revealed an emphasis on necropsies …
Microplastics And Tire Wear Particles In South Carolina Coastal Waters: Sources, Pathways, And Toxicity, John E. Weinstein
Microplastics And Tire Wear Particles In South Carolina Coastal Waters: Sources, Pathways, And Toxicity, John E. Weinstein
Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science
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