Seasonal abundance estimates of cetaceans in the southern Black Sea (Sinop), Türkiye
Journal: Marine Mammal Science
Year: 2023

Abstract The availability of reliable information on the abundance and distribution of threatened species is fundamental to evaluating their conservation status and taking the necessary measures to implement effective management. The seasonal abundance and distribution of cetaceans in the Sinop region, one of the essential fishing areas of the Black Sea, were estimated with line‐transect data. Dedicated boat‐based visual observations were conducted in four seasons between May 2019 and March 2020