Glob Chang Biol August 2022 PMID 35672922

Decadal-scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem.

Daniel E Pendleton, Morgan W Tingley, Laura C Ganley, Kevin D Friedland, Charles Mayo, Moira W Brown, Brigid E McKenna, Adrian Jordaan, Michelle D Staudinger

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The posts consistently underscore how the research reveals climate change effects on whale migration patterns, using phrases like 'impact on habitat use' and 'climate drivers,' which reflect both high interest and recognition of its significance. Repeated mentions of the Gulf of Maine, seasonal shifts, and conservation needs demonstrate active engagement and acknowledgment of the study's high impact on marine ecology and policy.

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Most discussions emphasize the significance of climate change on whale behavior, aligning strongly with the article's findings.

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Posts repeatedly highlight the importance of the research in understanding climate impacts, showing high curiosity and concern.

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Many discussions reference specifics like habitat shifts and climate drivers, demonstrating meaningful engagement, though some are more retweets than personal insight.

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The widespread sharing and focus on climate change implications suggest these discussions could influence policy or conservation actions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how large whale species in Cape Cod Bay, including right whales, humpbacks, and fins, have changed their seasonal habitat use over 20 years in response to a rapidly warming Gulf of Maine, revealing shifts in peak habitat use timing of about 1.8-1.9 days per year.
  • Researchers found that these phenological shifts are related to regional sea temperature changes, with right whales showing a stronger response to spring thermal timing in the western region, while fin whales respond to the eastern region's thermal shifts, indicating different species react uniquely to climate variability.
  • The findings suggest that these changes in whale seasonal behavior may lead to a mismatch between their natural habitat use and current static conservation measures, emphasizing the need to adapt management strategies to address altered migration and habitat use timings caused by ongoing climate change.]

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The timing has changed for when some #whales are in the #CapeCodBay during spring, likely due to #climatechange & warmer #ocean temps. USGS coauthored the study, which was led by @NEAQ. https://t.co/uHBwIqavZw #OceansMonth #EndangeredSpecies #CASCAdapt @usgs_climate @NEClimateSci https://t.co/WwF0CByQX6

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|| NEW RESEARCH || Decadal‐scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem

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Second, Dan Pendleton et al., look at phenology and climate drivers of migratory whale ecology in the Gulf of Maine, a study supported by @MarineBON1: https://t.co/yxWe2mh0pX

Jun 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 509 followers View post →
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New research shows #climatechange impacts on whale #habitat use in the warming Gulf of Maine @umassamherst https://t.co/UCwDxR4N0a https://t.co/AAL0wxMZt6

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The timing has changed for when some #whales are in the #CapeCodBay during spring, likely due to #climatechange & warmer #ocean temps. USGS coauthored the study, which was led by @NEAQ. https://t.co/VldtLosBKQ #OceansMonth #EndangeredSpecies #CASCAdapt … https://t.co/xHfTRmFkKt

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Earth Papers
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Paper: Pendleton, D. E., Tingley, M. W., Ganley, L. C., ... & Staudinger, M. D. (2022). Decadal‐scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem. Global change biology, 28(16), 4989-5005. https://t.co/c4HNq0DUSC

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Paper: Pendleton, D. E., Tingley, M. W., Ganley, L. C., ... & Staudinger, M. D. (2022). Decadal‐scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem. Global change biology, 28(16), 4989-5005. https://t.co/xbn1sU2hVg

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Klaus Riede
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RT @cod_papers: Decadal-scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem https…

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RT @neracoos: Second, Dan Pendleton et al., look at phenology and climate drivers of migratory whale ecology in the Gulf of Maine, a study…

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RT @neracoos: Second, Dan Pendleton et al., look at phenology and climate drivers of migratory whale ecology in the Gulf of Maine, a study…

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NERACOOS
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Second, Dan Pendleton et al., look at phenology and climate drivers of migratory whale ecology in the Gulf of Maine, a study supported by @MarineBON1: https://t.co/yxWe2mh0pX

Jun 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 509 followers View post →
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Dr. Laura Ganley
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RT @USGS: The timing has changed for when some #whales are in the #CapeCodBay during spring, likely due to #climatechange & warmer #ocean t…

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The timing has changed for when some #whales are in the #CapeCodBay during spring, likely due to #climatechange & warmer #ocean temps. USGS coauthored the study, which was led by @NEAQ. https://t.co/VldtLosBKQ #OceansMonth #EndangeredSpecies #CASCAdapt … https://t.co/xHfTRmFkKt

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The timing has changed for when some #whales are in the #CapeCodBay during spring, likely due to #climatechange & warmer #ocean temps. USGS coauthored the study, which was led by @NEAQ. https://t.co/uHBwIqavZw #OceansMonth #EndangeredSpecies #CASCAdapt @usgs_climate @NEClimateSci https://t.co/WwF0CByQX6

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Gib Brogan
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The underlying journal article: Decadal-scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem. (Pendleton, et al., 2022) https://t.co/Cdad6e5tKn

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New research shows #climatechange impacts on whale #habitat use in the warming Gulf of Maine @umassamherst https://t.co/UCwDxR4N0a https://t.co/AAL0wxMZt6

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Global Change Biology
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|| NEW RESEARCH || Decadal‐scale phenology and seasonal climate drivers of migratory baleen whales in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem

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