Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Main Author: Carvalho, Inês
Publication Date: 2022
Other Authors: Pereira, Andreia, Martinho, Francisco, Vieira, Nina, Brito, Cristina, Guedes, Márcio, Loloum, Bastien
Language: eng
Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
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spelling Cetaceans of São Tomé and PríncipeOceans PastMarine MammalsGulf of GuineaMarine ConservationWhaling HistorySDG 14 - Life Below WaterUIDB/04666/2020 UIDP/04666/2020The Gulf of Guinea is a marine biodiversity hotspot, but cetacean fauna in these waters is poorly studied and our knowledge is documented mostly from opportunistic (sightings and strandings) and whaling data. This chapter presents a short review of historical whaling in the Gulf of Guinea and an update of cetacean biodiversity in the waters of São Tomé and Príncipe. Observations since 2002 have confirmed the presence of 12 species of cetaceans, 5 of them new to the region (Striped Dolphin, Rough-toothed Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin, Pygmy Killer Whale, and Dwarf Sperm Whale). The archipelago seems to be an important area for cetaceans, with some species (Bottlenose Dolphin and Pantropical Spotted Dolphin) being present throughout the year. The volcanic origin of the archipelago produces great depths very close to the coast, which may favor the approach of pelagic species like Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Short-finned Pilot Whales. Bays and shallow waters may also serve as protection or rest areas for particular groups, like mother and calf pairs of Humpback Whales. Major anthropogenic threats to cetaceans in São Tomé and Príncipe include habitat degradation due to overfishing, fisheries interactions, possibly some occasionally directed takes and, more recently, oil and gas prospecting. Consistent and dedicated research to inform national legislation, together with increasing environmental awareness and local engagement, would help to identify effective cetacean conservation strategies in the archipelago.Springer Netherlands | SpringerCHAM - Centro de HumanidadesRUNCarvalho, InêsPereira, AndreiaMartinho, FranciscoVieira, NinaBrito, CristinaGuedes, MárcioLoloum, Bastien2022-10-21T22:15:17Z20222022-01-01T00:00:00Zbook partinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion21application/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/144930eng978-3-031-06152-3PURE: 47244404https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06153-0_23info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)instname:FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiainstacron:RCAAP2025-02-03T01:36:44Zoai:run.unl.pt:10362/144930Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireinfo@rcaap.ptopendoar:https://opendoar.ac.uk/repository/71602025-05-28T17:36:51.103847Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) - FCCN, serviços digitais da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiafalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
title Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
spellingShingle Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
Carvalho, Inês
Oceans Past
Marine Mammals
Gulf of Guinea
Marine Conservation
Whaling History
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
title_short Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
title_full Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
title_fullStr Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
title_full_unstemmed Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
title_sort Cetaceans of São Tomé and Príncipe
author Carvalho, Inês
author_facet Carvalho, Inês
Pereira, Andreia
Martinho, Francisco
Vieira, Nina
Brito, Cristina
Guedes, Márcio
Loloum, Bastien
author_role author
author2 Pereira, Andreia
Martinho, Francisco
Vieira, Nina
Brito, Cristina
Guedes, Márcio
Loloum, Bastien
author2_role author
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Carvalho, Inês
Pereira, Andreia
Martinho, Francisco
Vieira, Nina
Brito, Cristina
Guedes, Márcio
Loloum, Bastien
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Oceans Past
Marine Mammals
Gulf of Guinea
Marine Conservation
Whaling History
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
topic Oceans Past
Marine Mammals
Gulf of Guinea
Marine Conservation
Whaling History
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
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