The role of species distribution models and multiple data sources in implementing dynamic ocean management
Emily C. Nazario, Helen Bailey, Rachel Rhodes, Elliott L. Hazen, Steven J. Bograd, Austin Sell, Douglas J. McCauley, Mark F. Baumgartner, Ana Širović, Briana Abrahms, Rachel Seary · 2026
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Emily C. Nazario and colleagues weigh how much species distribution models add to the live data streams used in dynamic ocean management. That management style shifts protections at sea in near real time as animals move, balancing wildlife safety against fishing and shipping. The study centers on blue whales tracked by the Whale Safe system off the California coast.
Whale presence came from three sources: direct sightings, underwater listening for calls, and model predictions of where whales should be. The team checked how well model predictions lined up with actual detections from the other two sources. Knowing when models can stand in for scarce sightings helps managers act on thin data days. The results guide how much trust each source deserves in daily decisions.
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| CREATOR | Emily C. Nazario, Helen Bailey, Rachel Rhodes, Elliott L. Hazen, Steven J. Bograd, Austin Sell, Douglas J. McCauley, Mark F. Baumgartner, Ana Širović, Briana Abrahms, Rachel Seary |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38974 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |