Beluga whale summer herds distribution in the St. Lawrence Estuary
This layer represents the seasonal distribution of the St. Lawrence Estuary beluga whale population (Delphinapterus leucas). Three groups are represented: females with calf, adult males and mixed sectors. Herd distribution was defined using Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) published data about beluga whales (see references).
Herd distribution areas are only valid during the summer, and the uses of these areas by the herds are unknown.
Data source :
Michaud, R. 1993. Distribution estivale du béluga du St-Laurent; synthèse 1986-1992. Can. Tech. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 1906: vi + 28 p.
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Date Created
2022
Date Published
2022
Temporal Coverage
1986 - 1992
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Government of Canada;Fisheries and Oceans Canada;Sciences/Scientific Advice, Information and Support Branch. (2022). Beluga whale summer herds distribution in the St. Lawrence Estuary. Government of Canada;Fisheries and Oceans Canada;Sciences/Scientific Advice, Information and Support Branch.
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quebec, estuary of st. lawrence, marine mammals, whale, distribution, summer, herds, beluga, delphinapterus leucas, urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137115, aquatic animals, aquatic ecosystems, aquatic wildlife
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