Publications by authors named "Matthew Germishuizen"
Article Synopsis
- Southern right whales in South Africa have experienced negative changes in foraging behavior, body condition, and reproductive rates since 2009, potentially due to decreased availability of Antarctic krill, their primary prey.
- A study over 40 years revealed a significant decline in sea ice and an increase in primary production, which negatively impacts krill recruitment in their foraging areas.
- The research identified key environmental factors affecting calving intervals, underscoring the sensitivity of whale populations to climate change and their role as indicators of ecosystem health in remote regions.
