C. hectori: Behaviour in Response to Tour-Boat & Yacht Presence
Georgia-Rose Travis
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C. hectori: Behaviour in Response to Tour-Boat & Yacht Presence

Behavioural Responses of Hectors Dolphin to Boat Interactions as Determined Using Non-Invasive Theodolite Technology & Boat-Based Observation Methods

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Whether dolphins behave differently between observation sites and towards specific types of watercraft are questions many researchers ask. This book (Volume III of III) outlines a study which investigated dolphin orientation, quadrant preference and swimming direction in relation to tour-boat presence at two New Zealand harbours. Individual and sequential behaviour patterns were also investigated. The results obtained were compared to dolphin behaviour in the presence of a private yacht. Behaviours were categorised as avoidance, positive or neutral behaviour. It was found that there were no si...