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The behavioural ecology of Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins in Hong Kong
Würsig, B.; Parsons, E.C.M.; Piwetz, S.; Porter, L. (2016). The behavioural ecology of Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins in Hong Kong, in: Jefferson, T.A. et al. Adv. Mar. Biol. 73: Humpback dolphins (Sousa spp.): Current status and conservation, Part 2. Advances in Marine Biology, 73: pp. 65–90. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/bs.amb.2015.08.008
In: Jefferson, T.A.; Curry, B.E. (Ed.) (2016). Adv. Mar. Biol. 73: Humpback dolphins (Sousa spp.): Current status and conservation, Part 2. Advances in Marine Biology, 73. Academic Press: London. ISBN 978-0-12-803602-0. 326 pp.
In: Advances in Marine Biology. Academic Press: London, New York. ISSN 0065-2881; e-ISSN 2162-5875
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Trefwoorden
    Behaviour
    Ecology
    Feeding
    Habitat
    Interactions
    Sousa chinensis (Osbeck, 1765) [WoRMS]
    Marien/Kust
Author keywords
    Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin; Boat traffic; Human disturbance; Anthropogenic
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  • Würsig, B.
  • Parsons, E.C.M.
  • Piwetz, S.
  • Porter, L.
Abstract
    Fewer than 200 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) occur in Hong Kong waters (though these are part of a much larger population in the Pearl River Estuary), with a decrease in the past about 10 years. They have partially overlapping individual ranges (mean = 100 km2), and two partially overlapping communities. Seasonal occurrence is higher in June–November than December–May, approximate wet and dry monsoon seasons, respectively. Group sizes tend to average three dolphins, a decrease from the past decade. Feeding often occurs in abruptly changing water depths and off rocky natural shores. The area immediately north of Hong Kong International Airport is largely used for travelling between locations to the west, east and further north. The area around Lung Kwu Chau Island in northwest Hong Kong is a “hot spot” for foraging and socializing. The area off Fan Lau, southwest Lantau Island, is largely used for foraging. A former foraging “hot spot” was located around the Brothers Islands east of the airport, now reduced, possibly due to increases in high-speed ferries (HSFs) and other activities. Sound recordings of dolphins from bottom-mounted hydrophones suggest that northwestern Hong Kong waters are used more at night than in daytime. Sexual activity and calving occur throughout the year, with a peak in late spring to autumn (wet monsoon season). Humpback dolphins communicate acoustically with each other and probably passively listen to prey in murky waters, and anthropogenic noises may be masking communication and affecting prey location. Increasing sounds of shipping, HSFs and industrial activities are likely to alter dolphin habitat use patterns and overall behaviours beyond the present already affected status.
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