Hillcoat, Suzanne Kathleen (2024) Investigating morphometry, growth patterns, and interactive behaviour of dwarf minke whales in the Great Barrier Reef: insights from diver-operated stereo-video systems. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

This thesis employed underwater videogrammetry techniques to study dwarf minke whale biology and behaviour in the Great Barrier Reef. This approach offers novel insights into population demographics, growth patterns, and interactive behaviours, providing valuable data for conservation and management, and refining research methodologies for medium-sized cetaceans.

Item ID:	92058
Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/66848/
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2024 Suzanne Kathleen Hillcoat
Additional Information:	One publications arising from this thesis is stored in ResearchOnline@JCU, at the time of processing. Please see the Related URLs. The publication is: [Chapter 3] Hillcoat, Suzanne K., Curnock, Matthew I., Gardiner, Naomi M., and Birtles, R. Alastair (2021) Developing protocols for in‐water morphometric measurements of cetaceans using stereo‐videogrammetry. Marine Mammal Science, 37 (1). pp. 45-63.
Date Deposited:	31 May 2026 23:10
FoR Codes:	31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3103 Ecology > 310305 Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) @ 70% 41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring @ 30%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180502 Assessment and management of pelagic marine ecosystems @ 100%
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