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Conservation energetics of beluga whales: Rates of energy consumption during submerged swimming in beluga whales

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Mar 01, 2024 version files 13.03 KB

Abstract

The balance between energetic costs and acquisition in free-ranging species is essential for survival and provides important insights regarding the physiological impact of anthropogenic disturbance on wild animals. Here we examine the resting and swimming energetics of beluga whales using open-flow respirometry and accelerometer tags to develop predictive energetic metrics for wild populations of belugas in Cook Inlet Alaska.