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http://dx.doi.org/10.5657/KFAS.2022.0938

Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Marine Mammals by Sighting Surveys in Korean Waters During 2011-2020  

Lee, Jong Hee (Cetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Kim, Eun Ho (Cetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Lee, Kyunglee (Cetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Park, Kyum Joon (Cetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
An, Yong-Rock (The Marine Bioresource Center, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea)
Kim, Hyun Woo (Research and Development Planning Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Sohn, Hawsun (South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Choi, Seok-Gwan (Cetacean Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science)
Publication Information
Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences / v.55, no.6, 2022 , pp. 938-945 More about this Journal
Abstract
National Institute of Fisheries Science conducted a total of 39 sighting surveys for marine mammals over 624 sighting days that covered 20,771 nautical miles in Korean waters during 2011-2020. Marine mammals were detected when 83.9% of the marine environment was less than or equal to three on the Beaufort wind scale. Thirteen species of marine mammals were identified, including two species of pinniped, with a majority of cetacean species. Frequently found species were narrow-ridged finless porpoise, followed by common dolphin, minke whale, Dall's porpoise, and Pacific white-sided dolphin. Narrow-ridged finless porpoises and minke whales were located in and offshore around the Korean peninsula, common and Pacific white-sided dolphins were exclusively found in the East Sea for most seasons. The other marine mammals were spotted in some seas and for limited durations.
Keywords
Sighting survey; Cetacean; Pinniped; Korean waters;
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