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Feb 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Influence of Interpretation on Conservation Intentions of Whale Tourists

Do tourists become more interested in conservation activities if they hear a presentation during a whale watching trip? If so, what presentation works best? READ MORE

Feb 10 2014 | Faunalytics

Monitoring Ship Noise To Assess Their Impact

A baseline record of natural and human-produced underwater noise in Scotland intended to help develop practices that comply with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive for the protection of marine [...] READ MORE

Jul 30 2013 | Faunalytics

The Animal Tracker (Wave 4 – March 2011)

This report summarizes results from Wave 4 of the Animal Tracker, finding continued strong support for humane education and many other advocacy tactics. READ MORE

Apr 8 2013 | Faunalytics

Assessing the Risk of Ships Striking Large Whales in Marine Spatial Planning

Concentrating shipping traffic would not help curb ship strikes of blue whales—a species whose risk of collisions is greater than that allowed under law. READ MORE

Oct 10 2012 | Faunalytics

Assessment of Management to Mitigate Anthropogenic Effects on Large Whales

Researchers examining more than 1,700 whale deaths North American over a 39 year period find regulations have not reduced whale deaths from human causes. READ MORE

Sep 3 2012 | Faunalytics

Majority of Japanese Public Does Not Support Whaling or Consume Whale Meat

55% of Japanese adults had no opinion or were "neutral" about whaling, while 14% were in opposition, and and 11% were in support. READ MORE

Aug 31 2012 | Faunalytics

International Attitudes To Whales, Whaling And The Use Of Whale Products: A Six-country Survey

This survey examined attitudes towards whales, whaling, and the use of whale products and evaluated the differences in attitudes between countries. READ MORE

Aug 30 2012 | Faunalytics

Quantifying Loss Of Acoustic Communication Space For Right Whales In And Around A U.S. National Marine Sanctuary

A study examining the level of ambient noise and noise from ships in a marine sanctuary finds over 60% of whales' communication space may be lost to noise. READ MORE

Aug 4 2012 | Faunalytics

Iceland Signals An End To Its Commercial Whaling Enterprise

The Icelandic fisheries minister has stated an end to commercial whaling in Iceland, citing lack of demand as the main reason. READ MORE

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