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The Whale Center of New England (WCNE) staff periodically publishes findings from its research efforts in a variety of scientific peer-review journals. Nearly twenty years of research and data analysis, and several cooperative research initiatives, have resulted in unique and pioneering findings that have increased our understanding of cetaceans and their habitats. Some copies of published papers (pdf files) aabstracts of the following papers are available here.
Baker, C.S., Lambertsen, R.H., Weinrich, M.T., Calambokidis, J., Early, G., and O'Brien, S.J. 1991. Molecular genetic identification of the sex of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Rep. Int. Whal. Comm. (Spec. Iss. 13): 105-111. (1.3 meg pdf file)
Baker, C.S., Palumbi, S.R., Lambertsen, R.H., Weinrich, M.T., Calambokidis, J., and O'Brien, S.J. 1990. Influence of seasonal migration on geographic partitioning of mitochondrial DNA haplotypes in humpback whales. Nature 344: 238-240. (500k pdf file)
Baker, C.S., Gilbert, D.A., Weinrich, M.T., Lambertsen, R., Calambokidis, J., McHurdle, B., Chambers, G.K., and O'Brien, S.J. 1993. Population characteristics of DNA fingerprints in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). J. Heredity 84: 281-290.
Baker, C.S., A. Perry, J.L. Bannister, M.T. Weinrich, R.B. Abernathy, J. Calambokidis, J. Lien, R.H. Lambertsen, J. Urban, O. Vasquez, P.J. Clapham, A. Alling, S.J O'Brien, and S.R. Palumbi. 1993. Abundant mitochondrial DNA variation and world- wide population structure in humpback whales. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science 90: 8239-8243. (1 meg pdf file)
Baker, C.S., R.W. Slade, J.L. Bannister, R.B. Abernathy, M.T. Weinrich, J. Lien, J. Urban, P. Corkeron, J. Calambokidis, O. Vasquez, and S.R. Palumbi. 1994. Hierarchical structure of mitochondrial DNA gene flow among humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae, world-wide. Molecular Ecology 3: 313-327.
Baker, C.S., M.T. Weinrich, G. Early, and S. Palumbi. 1994. Genetic impact of an unusual group mortality among humpback whales. J. Heredity: 85: 52-54.
Baraff, L., M.T. Weinrich. 2002. Separation of humpback whale mothers and calves on a feeding ground in early autumn. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 9: 431-434. (300k pdf file)
Barco, S.G., W.A. McLellan, J.M. Allen, R.A. Asmutis-Silvia, R. Mallon-Day, E.M. Meagher, D.A. Pabst, J. Robbins, R.E. Seton, W.M. Swingle, M.T. Weinrich, and P.J. Clapham. 2002. Population identity of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the waters of the U.S. mid-Atlantic States. Journal Cetacean Res. Manage. 4: 135-141.
Belt, C.R., Weinrich, M.T., and Schilling, M.R. 1989. Behavioral development of humpback whales in the southern Gulf of Maine. Pp. 6 in Abstracts of the 8th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Society for Marine Mammalogy, Monterey, CA.
Belt, C.R., Weinrich, M.T., and Schilling, M.R. 1991. Effects of prey density on humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) distribution in the Southern Gulf of Maine. Pp. 6 in Abstracts of the 9th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Society for Marine Mammalogy, Chicago, Il.
Hain, J.H.W., Ellis, S.L., Kenney, R.D., Clapham., P.J., Gray, B.K., Weinrich, M.T., and Babb, I.G. 1995. Apparent bottom feeding by humpback whales on Stellwagen Bank. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 11: 464-479. (2.1 meg pdf file)
Lambertsen, R.H., Baker, C.S., Weinrich, M.T., and Modi, W.S. 1994. An improved whale biopsy system designed for multi- disciplinary research. Pp. 219-244 in Fossi, M.C. and Leonzio, C. (eds.). Nondestructive biomarkers in vertebrates. Lewis Publishers, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
Panigada, S., Pesante, G., Zanardelli, M., Capoulade, F., Gannier, A., Weinrich, M.T. 2006. Mediterranean fin whales at risk from fatal ship strikes. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 52:1287-1298. (255k pdf file)
Rosenbaum, H.C., Weinrich, M.T., Stoleson, S.A., Gibbs, J.P., Baker, C.S., and DeSalle, R. 2002. The effect of differential reproductive success on population genetic structure: correlations of life history with matrilines in humpback whales of the Gulf of Maine. J. Heredity: 93: 6. (300k pdf file)
Sardi, K. 2002. Behavior and Social Organization of Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Mother/Calf Pairs on a North Atlantic Feeding Ground. M.S. Thesis, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. 96 pp.
Sardi, K., Weinrich, M.T., and Connor, R.C. 2005. Social interactions of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mother/calf pairs on a North Atlantic feeding ground. J. Behavior: 142: 731-750. (245k pdf file)
Schilling, M.R., Weinrich, M.T., and Ledder, T.L. 1989. Reaction of humpback whales to vessel approaches in New England waters. Pp. 60 In: Abstracts of the Eighth Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Monterey, CA. Society for Marine Mammalogy.
Schilling, M.R., Seipt, I., Weinrich, M.T., Frohock, S.E., Kuhlberg, A.K., and Clapham, P.J. 1992. Behavior of individually identified sei whales (Balaenoptera borealis) during an episodic influx into the southern Gulf of Maine in 1986. Fishery Bulletin 90: 749-755. (2 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. (ed.). 1985. Humpback whales of the southern Gulf of Maine: Recent findings on habitat use, social behavior, and feeding patterns. Special Report of the Whale Center of New England of the Gloucester Fishermen's Museum, Inc., #2. Available from Whale Center of New England, P.O Box 159, Gloucester MA. 42 pp.
Weinrich, M.T. 1986. Observations: The humpback whales of Stellwagen Bank. 2nd edition. Whale Research Press, Gloucester, MA. 162 pp.
Weinrich, M.T. 1987. Managing human impacts on whales in Massachusetts Bay: Countering information limitations through the use of field data. Coastal Society Bulletin 10(3): 11-13.
Weinrich, M.T. 1991. Stable social associations among humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the southern Gulf of Maine. Can. J. Zool. 69: 3012-3019. (800k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. 2004. A review of worldwide collisions between whales and fast ferries. Paper SC/56/BC9 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2004 (unpublished). 8 pp. (140k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. 2005. A review of collisions between whales and whale watch boats. Paper SC/57/WW8 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2005 (unpublished). 7 pp. (50k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. and Kuhlberg, A.K. 1991. Short-term association patterns of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) groups on their southern Gulf of Maine feeding ground. Can. J. Zool. 69: 3005-3011. (700k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. 1984. The humpback whales of Stellwagen Bank revisited. Whalewatcher 18(3): 7-9.
Weinrich, M.T., Belt, C.R., Schilling, M.R., and Marcy, M. 1986. Behavior of sei whales in the Gulf of Maine, Summer 1986. J. Amer. Cetacean Soc. 20 (4): 4-7.
Weinrich, M.T., Belt, C.R., Schilling, M.R., and Cappellino, M.E. 1985. Habitat use patterns as a function of age and reproductive status in humpback whales. Abstract in Abstracts of the 6th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals.
Weinrich, M.T., Belt, C.R., Lambertsen, R.H., Schilling, M.R., and Iken, H.J. 1987. Behavioral reaction of humpback whales to biopsy darts: Reaction to an applied stimulus. Final report to Habitat Protection Branch, National Marine Fisheries Service (Northeast Region), Gloucester MA. 18 pp + 10 tables + 7 figures.
Weinrich, M.T., Corbelli, C. 2007. Whale-watching in southern New England does not affect humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calving rates or calf survival. Paper SC/59/WW33 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2007. 16 pp. (340k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Lambertsen, R.H., Belt, C.R., Schilling, M.R., Iken. H.J, and Syrjala, S.E. 1992. Behavioral reactions of humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae to biopsy procedures. Fishery Bulletin, U.S. 90: 588-598. (1 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Lambertsen, R.H., Baker, C.S., Schilling, M.R., and Belt, C.R. 1991. Behavioural reactions of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the southern Gulf of Maine to biopsy sampling. Rep. Int. Whaling Comm. (Spec. Issue 13): 91-98. (1.4 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Pekarcik, C. 2007. The effectiveness of dedicated observers in reducing risks of marine mammal collisions with ferries: A test of the technique Paper SC/59/BC11 presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, June 2007. 8 pp. (280k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Rosenbaum, H.C., Baker, C.S., Blackmer, A.L., and Whitehead, H. 2006. The influence of maternal lineages on social affiliations among humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on their feeding grounds in the southern Gulf of Maine. J. Heredity: 97: 3. (125k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Schilling, M.R., and Belt, C.R. 1992. Behavioral Development of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Southern Gulf of Maine. Proceedings of the 1992 European Cetacean Society Conference.
Weinrich, M.T., Schilling, M.R., and Belt, C.R. 1992. Evidence for acquisition of a novel feeding behavior: lobtail feeding in humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae. Anim. Behav. 44:1059-1072. (1.8 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T., Bove, J., and Miller, N. 1993. Return and survival of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calves born to a single female in three consecutive years. Marine Mammal Science 9: 325-328. (1/2 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. 1995. Humpback whale competitive groups observed on a high-latitude feeding ground. Marine Mammal Science 11: 251-254. (300k pdf file)
Weinrich, M.T. 1996. Abandonment of an entangled conspecific by Atlantic white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus acutus). Mar. Mam. Sci. 12: 223-228.
Weinrich, M., M. Martin, R. Griffiths, J. Bove, and M. Schilling. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) shift their distribution in response to prey in the southern Gulf of Maine. Fishery Bulletin 95: 826-836. (1 meg pdf file)
Weinrich, Mason. 1998. Early experience in habitat choice by humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Journal of Mammalogy 79:163-170. (600k pdf file)
Weinrich, Mason T., Robert D. Kenney, and Phillip K. Hamilton. 1999. Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) on Jeffreys Ledge: An Unrecognized Habitat? Marine Mammal Science: In Press
Weinrich, Mason. 1999. Behavior of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) upon entanglement in a gill net. Marine Mammal Science: In Press.
Weinrich, M.T., C.R. Belt, and D. Morin. 2001. Behavior and ecology of the Atlantic white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus) in coastal New England waters. Marine Mammal Science 17: 231-248.
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