lbejder1971.bsky.social
Professor at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. Marine mammal conservation biologist. I work with management agencies to optimize conservation outcomes. Proud Dad! www.mmrphawaii.org
👤 Joined on 19 November 2023
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@lbejder1971.bsky.socialWorth the early start to see the Bristol Ballon Fiesta #Bristol
Show PostWhen blue whales and humpbacks dive, their heart rates slow as their systems adjust to reduce oxygen consumption. But when they actively lunge, their heart rates rise to power acrobatic sprints to engulf massive volumes of prey-laden water. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/6Q1o50Zv3oz
Show Post🐋 New #BioLogging article: Human disturbance and ecosystem changes are driving higher energy depletion in humpback whale mother–calf pairs, raising concerns for whale health and population recovery. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
Show PostNew paper! Lead author @noemiefreymond.bsky.social used a hybrid approach combining tag data & physical modelling to show that the timing & hydrodynamic effects of bubble releases by sperm whales during drift dives indicate deliberate & active buoyancy regulation, even during sleep.
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