Biology of a population of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Sado estuary, Portugal (1981 onwards)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | Institute of Applied Psychology, Lisbon, UIE, Eco-Ethology Research Unit (IMAR network) |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | From 1981 onwards |
| Ongoing | Yes |
| Geographical area | Sado estuary and adjacent coastal waters, Portugal |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Cetacean reproduction; Acoustic noise in the water column; Cetacean behaviour; Cetacean morphology and physiology; Cetacean abundance |
| Instruments | Cameras; acoustic tracking systems; observers |
| Description | |
| Summary | This population has been followed since 1981. Individuals are recognised by specific features (shape and marks of dorsal fin) by means of photographs. Movement of groups and individuals are monitored by means of theodolite. Individuals are followed by boat and a catalogue of their natural sounds is being compiled. Several individuals have been identified for several years. The population is basically sedentary and the individuals form subgroups of variable composition, maintaining only temporary association, except for mother and infant. |
| Originators | Institute of Applied Psychology, Lisbon, UIE, Eco-Ethology Research Unit (IMAR network) |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | Institute of Applied Psychology, Lisbon, UIE, Eco-Ethology Research Unit (IMAR network) |
| Availability | Collection cost charge; distribution cost charge; academic |
| Contact | Vitor Almada |
| Address | Institute of Applied Psychology, Lisbon, UIE, Eco-Ethology Research Unit (IMAR network) |
| Telephone | +351 218863184 |
| Facsimile | +351 218860954 |
| valmada@ispa.pt | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Local identifier | 15012002 |
| Global identifier | 2189 |
| Last revised | 2009-10-30 |
