Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

The Northwest Passage opens for bowhead whales

  • Reference: Heide-Jørgensen, M. P., K. L. Laidre, L. T. Quakenbush, and J. J. Citta. 2012. The Northwest Passage opens for bowhead whales. Biology Letters 8(2):270-273. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2011.0731
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: John J. Citta, Mads Peter Heide-Jorgensen, Kristin L. Laidre, Lori T. Quakenbush
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  • Keywords: bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus, Northwest Passage, climate change, Arctic, sea ice
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2011.0731 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Mads Peter Heide-Jorgensen
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Bowhead Whale
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: The Northwest Passage opens for bowhead whales
  • Topics: Habitat, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Research, Population Composition and Demographics
  • Year: 2012

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