Confirmed sightings of the Killer Whale,<i>Orcinus orca</i>, in Iranian waters (Mammalia: Cetacea)

Mohsenian, Nazanin; Moshiri, Hamed; Tollab, Amin; Bargahi, Hamid Reza; Braulik, Gill; Gemmell, Georgina L; Collins, Tim

doi:10.1080/09397140.2019.1596590

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“…Killer whale sightings off the coast of Oman are relatively rare (Minton et al, 2010;5OES and ESO, 2021) Northern Indian Ocean (e.g. Mohsenian et al, 2019 and unpublished data held by the authors; Anon., 2020). More common in Omani waters, false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) could also have inflicted some of the predation scars, as aggressive interactions between this species and ASHW have been documented (Baldwin et al, 2011) and false killer whales have been documented harassing humpback whales on other breeding grounds (e.g.…”

Section: Killer Whale Scarringmentioning

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Visual Health Assessment and evaluation of Anthropogenic threats to Arabian Sea Humpback Whales in Oman

Minton¹,

Bressem²,

Willson³

et al. 2022

JCRM

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The sub-population of humpback whales inhabiting the Arabian Sea is a small and genetically distinct population that remains in low latitudes year round. Designated as Endangered on the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species, the population faces a number of threats throughout its range, including entanglement in fishing gear, ship strikes, and habitat degradation. Research conducted primarily off the coast of Oman over the past 20 years has contributed to understanding the population’s distribution, abundance, and conservation status. However information on the population’s health and specific threats is limited. This study examines all available images of Arabian Sea humpback whales obtained between 2000 and 2018 for evidence of disease, predation, epizoites and human-induced scarring or injury to individuals. Tattoo-like skin disease was detected in 43.4% of 83 adult whales, with a roughly equal distribution between males and females. Prevalence of the disease was significantly higher in 2012-2018 (51.7%) than in 2000-2011 (24.1%). Killer whale tooth rakes were detected on the ventral surface of the tail flukes of 12% (95% CI 4.5-18%) of 77 individuals. Roughly two thirds (66.6%: 95% CI 52-80%) of the 42 individuals represented by good quality photos of the caudal peduncle region at the fluke insertion bore scarring patterns consistent with entanglement in fishing gear. Four individuals had injuries consistent with vessel strikes and at least two other individuals showed severe injuries and deformations likely caused by interactions with fishing gear. Documented entanglement events from Oman and Pakistan involved large-mesh nylon gillnets, known to be used extensively throughout the Arabian Sea. These findings indicate an urgent need to design effective management and mitigation of threats, and to continue monitoring Arabian Sea humpback whales, with an emphasis on methods that allow continued and expanded assessment of health, body condition, and anthropogenic interactions.

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Section: Killer Whale Scarringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Visual Health Assessment and evaluation of Anthropogenic threats to Arabian Sea Humpback Whales in Oman

Minton¹,

Bressem²,

Willson³

et al. 2022

JCRM

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Orca (Orcinus orca) observations in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf

Bishop¹,

Dashti²,

Jazzaf³

2022

Zoology in the Middle East

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by fishermen in three separate boats about Fernandes (2002): [https://gulfnews.com/uae/killer-whales-in-rare-visit-1.403498 20 miles off Jebel Ali 2003 19 Dec Bahrain 2 Orcas (1 male, 1 female) observed for 5-10 min and del Rosario (2004). [http://bio.net/bionet/mm/deepsea/2004-January/000606.html] clearly photographed off coast of Sitra, a popular feeding ground for humpback dolphins. 2008 10 May Kuwait, Fintas Pod of 7 Orcas (2 males, 5 females); good footage, but exact www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBxAv0Ttf7Y&app=desktop number difficult to obtain 2008

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Confirmed sightings of the Killer Whale,Orcinus orca, in Iranian waters (Mammalia: Cetacea)

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Visual Health Assessment and evaluation of Anthropogenic threats to Arabian Sea Humpback Whales in Oman

Visual Health Assessment and evaluation of Anthropogenic threats to Arabian Sea Humpback Whales in Oman

Orca (Orcinus orca) observations in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf

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