Title
Preliminary comparison of humpback whale photographic identifications indicates connectivity between Reunion (BS C4) and Madagascar (BS C3)
Author(s)
Dulau-Drouot, V.; Cerchio, S.; Jouannet, V.; Ersts, P.; Fayan, J.; Boucaud, V.; Rosenbaum, H.
Published
2011
Abstract
We report on the first movement of humpback whales between Reunion (C4) and Madagascar (C3) in the south-western Indian Ocean (Breeding stock C) using photographic identification of individual fluke. The inter-regional catalogue included 1021 individuals from Antongil Bay, Madagascar (2000-2006) and 320 individuals from Reunion (2001-2010). Comparisons are still ongoing, but so far, 3 inter-regional recaptures have been reported, indicating some connectivity between C3 and C4 sub-stocks.
Keywords
humpback whale

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