Does bathymetry drive coastal whale shark ( Rhincodon typus) aggregations?
Does bathymetry drive coastal whale shark ( Rhincodon typus) aggregations?
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United States: PeerJ, Inc
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The whale shark (
) is known to aggregate in a number of coastal locations globally, however what causes these aggregations to form where they do is largely unknown. This study examines whether bathymetry is an important driver of coastal aggregation locations for
through bathymetry's effect on primary productivity and prey availability. This...
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Does bathymetry drive coastal whale shark ( Rhincodon typus) aggregations?
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a397a5fce3fa40eb9f0c5123a8de3db1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a397a5fce3fa40eb9f0c5123a8de3db1
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2167-8359
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2167-8359
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10.7717/peerj.4904
