New paper on Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin Abundance

New paper on Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin Abundance

I’m happy to announce the publication of the first quantitative abundance estimate for spinner dolphins on the Kona Coast of Hawaii Island. This work, led by Julian Tyne and part of the joint Duke/Murdoch SAPPHIRE project provides managers much needed information for managing human effects on this species in Hawaii.

This newly identified stock of spinner dolphins is small – apron 631 individuals (±60.1 SE, 95% CI 524–761).

Congratulations to Julian and the rest of the SAPPHIRE team.

Cumulative discovery curve of highly distinctive (D1) and distinctive (D2) Hawaiian spinner dolphins during 132 photographic identification surveys in the study area (all four bays combined) from September 2010 to August 2011.