Tourism growth altering spinner dolphins area of occupation in Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil

The objective of this study was to record the occupation of spinner dolphins at the northeastern end of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago -a new occupation area. Data indicates that the area of the Inter Islands is the one in which the spinner dolphins present a longer permanence, defining a new p...

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Published in:Latin american journal of aquatic research 2017-09, Vol.45 (4), p.807-813
Main Authors: Consuli Tischer, Marina, de Cássia de Carli, Rita, de Lima Silva, Flávio José, Martins da Silva, José, Jr
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
Subjects:
Aquatic mammals
Archipelagoes
Area
Dolphins
Dolphins & porpoises
FISHERIES
Habitats
Islands
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Marine conservation
Marine mammals
OCEANOGRAPHY
Permanence
Tourism
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Summary:The objective of this study was to record the occupation of spinner dolphins at the northeastern end of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago -a new occupation area. Data indicates that the area of the Inter Islands is the one in which the spinner dolphins present a longer permanence, defining a new pattern of occupation, with an annual tendency to stay for longer periods in the region. This change of permanence area may be related to the increase of tourism in Fernando de Noronha. The study points to the area of the Inter Islands as crucial for the conservation of spinner dolphin habits in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago.
ISSN:0718-560X
0718-560X
DOI:10.3856/vol45-issue4-fulltext-16