Publications by authors named "Francois-Xavier Mayer"
R Soc Open Sci
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- * Female humpback whales showed a preference for deeper waters up to 14 km from shore for breeding, while males' speed decreased in shallow waters, indicating social factors may influence their behavior more than environmental variables.
- * The study highlights that coastal areas under human pressure are essential habitats for humpback whales, revealing their reliance on specific environmental conditions like ocean currents and chlorophyll levels to enhance their movements.
