Experimental evaluation of shark detection rates by aerial observers

Aerial surveys are a recognised technique to identify the presence and abundance of marine animals. However, the capability of aerial observers to reliably sight coastal sharks has not been previously assessed, nor have differences in sighting rates between aircraft types been examined. In this stud...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Robbins, William, Peddemors, V., Kennelly, S., Ives, M.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/52136