Martin, Morgan J. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3556-6632
Torres Ortiz, Sara
Reyes Reyes, M. Vanesa
Marino, Alexander
Iñíguez Bessega, Miguel
Wahlberg, Magnus
Funding for this research was provided by:
University of Southern Demark
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Fundacion Cethus
Article History
Received: 26 October 2020
Revised: 29 April 2021
Accepted: 4 May 2021
First Online: 11 June 2021
Declarations
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: This research was conducted by the Fundación Cethus in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark with permission from the Dirección General de Recursos Naturales – Province of Santa Cruz (Provision 013/19) and following the ethics guidelines from the University of Southern Denmark, under a permit from the Danish Animal Experiments Inspectorate, based on EU Directive 2010/63/EU. This is an observational study based on focal animal sampling where dolphins were observed from a distance and not touched or harmed in any way during data collection. The engine and echo sounder of the motor boat was turned off around dolphin groups to promote a quieter, less polluting and less disturbing environment.
: All authors have provided their consent to participate in this research and related publication.
: All authors have provided their consent to publish the results of this study.
: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare that are relevant to the content of this article.