Site fidelity, population identity and demographic characteristics of humpback whales in the New York Bight apex
Site fidelity, population identity and demographic characteristics of humback whales in the New York Bight apex Abstract Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) exhibit maternally driven fidelity to feeding grounds, and yet occasonally occupy new areas. Humpback whale sightings and mortalities in the New York Bight apex (NYBA) have been increasing over the last decade, providing an opportunity to study this phenomenon...