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Longevity Collapse in Dolphins: A Growing Conservation Concern in the Bay of Biscay

Early detection of demographic tipping points essential for effective conservation.

Dolphin - MB via Canevas

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conl.13142

This study presents the first evidence of declining viability in the most abundant cetacean of the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the Bay of Biscay.

Motivation

Marine megafauna populations face global decline from human impacts, making early detection of demographic tipping points essential for effective conservation.

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Knowledge

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Scientific articles

Language:

English

Publisher:

Community manager

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Link to a web page

Keywords:

longevity collapse; cetacean

common dolphin

Bay of Biscay

early warning indicator