Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ... Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Nearshore Species MARINE MAMMALS Typically, no threatened or endangered species of whales occur in the nearshore waters over the continental shelf of the Gulf of Mexico. Occasionally, North Atlantic right whales and humpback whales may be found in nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, usually during the winter season. However, sightings of these species are relatively uncommon. Of the 28 species of marine mammals known to occur in the Gulf of Mexico, only three protected species of dolphins commonly occur in nearshore waters. waters
Common Nearshore Species Dolphin Ecology Project DOLPHINS Bottlenose dolphins inhabit the Gulf of Mexico yearround. They are blue-gray with lighter sides and bellies and have a robust body and head. This species is the most commonly observed dolphin in nearshore waters, and travel alone or in groups up to 20. Atlantic spotted dolphins prefer tropical to warmtemperate waters over the continental shelf, edge, and upper reaches of the slope. These dolphins have variable spotting. They are very active at the surface and often breach while feeding. Group size is usually between 5-15. Risso’s dolphins are typically found around the continental shelf edge and steep upper sections of the slope (>100 m depths). They are light gray and often exhibit extensive scarring. These dolphins travel alone or in groups of >100, and may be observed with other species.
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Nearshore <strong>Species</strong><br />
MARINE MAMMALS<br />
Typically, no threatened or endangered species <strong>of</strong><br />
whales<br />
occur <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> nearshore waters<br />
over <strong>the</strong><br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ental shelf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gulf</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>.<br />
Occasionally, North Atlantic right whales and<br />
humpback whales may be found <strong>in</strong> nearshore waters <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Gulf</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, usually dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter season.<br />
However, sight<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se species are relatively<br />
uncommon.<br />
Of <strong>the</strong> 28 species <strong>of</strong> mar<strong>in</strong>e mammals known to occur<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gulf</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, only three protected species <strong>of</strong><br />
dolph<strong>in</strong>s commonly occur <strong>in</strong> nearshore waters. waters
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