Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak
Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) are known to be riverine and coastal dwelling animals which place them under pressure from human activities like fishing, coastal development and environmental pollution. Previously, there was a lack of baseline information on the population of Irrawaddy dol...
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my-unimas-ir.127152023-06-22T04:43:49Z Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak 2012 Peter, Cindy SF Animal culture SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) are known to be riverine and coastal dwelling animals which place them under pressure from human activities like fishing, coastal development and environmental pollution. Previously, there was a lack of baseline information on the population of Irrawaddy dolphins that are present in Kuching Bay. This lack of data impeded conservation and management efforts, as no one could determine how many dolphins there are, how are there distributed on a fine scale, or what their preferred habitat characteristics are. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS) 2012 Thesis http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12715/ http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12715/1/Cindy%20Peter%20ft.pdf text en validuser masters Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Institute of Biodiversity and Enviromental Conservation |
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Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) are known to be riverine and coastal dwelling animals which place them under pressure from human activities like fishing, coastal development and environmental pollution. Previously, there was a lack of baseline information on the population of Irrawaddy dolphins that are present in Kuching Bay. This lack of data impeded conservation and management efforts, as no one could determine how many dolphins there are, how are there distributed on a fine scale, or what their preferred habitat characteristics are. |
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Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak |
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Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak |
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Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak |
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Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak |
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Distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Kuching Bay, Sarawak |
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distribution patterns, habitat characteristics and population estimates of irrawaddy dolphins (orcaella brevirostris) in kuching bay, sarawak |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
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