Trophic Interactions and Habitat Requirements of Gulf of Mexico Bryde's Whales
Implementing Organization
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$2,312,275
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 4: NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Marine Mammals
Project Description
The Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whale population occurs in a small region along the shelf-break near the De Soto Canyon in the northeastern Gulf and is estimated to include 33 individuals with very low levels of genetic diversity. As a result, this population
Contact
Lance P. Garrison305-361-4488
lance.garrison@noaa.gov
Project Website
Project Partners
NOAA
Affiliated Institutions
None