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Publications (55)

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Found 55 items

submitted

Waples KA, Gales NJ (submitted). Evaluating and minimising social stress in the care of captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Zoo Biology 21, pp. 5–26

2021

Bouchet PJ, Thiele D, Marley SA, Waples K, Weisenberger F, Balanggarra Rangers et al. [Raudino H] (2021). Regional assessment of the conservation status of snubfin dolphins (Orcaella heinsohni) in the Kimberley region, Western Australia. Frontiers in Marine Science 7,

Goldsworthy SD, Shaughnessy PD, Mackay AI, Bailleul F, Holman D, Lowther AD et al. [Waples K, Raudino H] (2021). Assessment of the status and trends in abundance of a coastal pinniped, the Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea. Endangered Species Research 44, pp. 421–437

2020

D'Cruz E, Raudino H, Waples K (2020). Lalang-garram Joint Management Body tropical inshore jigeedany (dolphin) survey in Lalang-garram marine parks, 10-18 Sept 2020. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. 26 p.

Lester E, Meekan M, Barnes P, Raudino H, Rob D, Waples K et al. (2020). Multi-year patterns in scarring, survival and residency of whale sharks in Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia. Marine Ecological Progress Series 634, pp. 115–126

Raudino H, D’Cruz E, Waples K, Menzies J, Murdoch J, Quartermaine T et al. (2020). Dry season dreaming: snubfin census on Yawuru sea country. Landscope 36(1), pp. 41–44

Vanderklift MA, Babcock RC, Barnes PB, Cresswell AK, Feng M, Haywood MDE et al. [Holmes TH, Tucker AD, Waples K, Wilson SK] (2020). The oceanography and marine ecology of Ningaloo, a World Heritage Area. Oceanography and Marine Biology: an Annual Review 58, pp. 143–178

2019

Lester E, Speed C, Rob D, Barnes P, Waples K, Raudino H (2019). Using an electronic monitoring system and photo identification to understand effects of tourism encounters on whale sharks in Ningaloo Marine Park. Tourism in Marine Environments 14, pp. 121–131

Mackay M, Kelly R, Cvitanovic C, Waples K, Wilson SK, Field S et al. (2019). Research priority perspectives: scientists, managers and indigenous groups (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2019: Marine Science for a Blue Economy, 7-11 July 2019, Fremantle, Perth: Program Handbook p. 139

Raudino H, Barnes P, Wilson E, Douglas C, Waples K (2019). Humpback whale photo-identification catalogue review 2019. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. 19 p.

Raudino H, D’Cruz E, Waples K, Barrow D (2019). Lalang-garram Joint Management Body tropical inshore dolphin survey in Lalang-garram/Camden Sound Marine Park, 23-30 Sept 2019. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. 20 p.

Raudino H, Douglas C, D’Cruz E, Waples K (2019). Snubfin dolphin census in Yawuru Nagulagan/Roebuck Bay. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA. 15 p.

Raudino H, Tyne J, Smith A, Ottewell K, McArthur S, Kopps A et al. [Waples K] (2019). Challenges of collecting blow from small cetaceans. Ecosphere 10,

Waples K, Field S, Kendrick A, Johnston A, Twomey L (2019). Strategic integrated marine science for the Kimberley region: new knowledge for better decisions and outcomes: WAMSI Kimberley Marine Research Program, a synthesis of research 2012-2018. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. 180 p.

Waples K, Johnston A (2019). Kimberley’s marine ecosystem: uncovering the secrets of saltwater country. Landscope 35(2), pp. 12–19

Wilson E, Barnes P, Waples K, Rob D (2019). Swimming with humpback whales in Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area: science informing management (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2019: Marine Science for a Blue Economy, 7-11 July 2019, Fremantle, Perth: Program Handbook p. 214

2018

Cvitanovic C, van Putten EI, Hobday AJ, Mackay M, Kelly R, McDonald J et al. [Waples K] (2018). Building trust among marine protected area managers and community members through scientific research: insights from the Ningaloo Marine Park, Australia. Marine Policy 93, pp. 195–206

Field S, Waples K (2018). A regional view: using science to support conservation management. In The Natural World of the Kimberley Kimberley Society, Perth. pp. 284–287

Raudino HC, Hunt TN, Waples KA (2018). Records of Australian humpback dolphins (Sousa sahulensis) from an offshore island group in Western Australia. Marine Biodiversity Records 11, pp.

Raudino HC, Severin CR, Waples KA (2018). How many dolphins live near a coastal development?. Regional Studies in Marine Science 19, pp. 25–32

Salgado Kent C, Waples K, Bowles A, Raudino H (2018). Monitoring of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) at Pender Bay, south Kimberley region. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. pp. 37–59

Thums M, Jenner C, Newland C, Ferreira L, Waples K, Meekan M (2018). Detecting humpback whales from high resolution satellite imagery. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. pp. 27–36

Thums M, Jenner C, Udyawer V, Ferreira L, Waples K, Jenner M et al. (2018). Modelling the movement and spatial distribution of humpback whales in the nearshore waters of the Kimberley. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. pp. 1–26

Thums M, Jenner C, Waples K, Salgado Kent C, Jenner M, Meekan M (2018). Strengths and weaknesses of humpback whale survey techniques in the Kimberley and recommendations for future monitoring. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth.

Thums M, Jenner C, Waples K, Salgado-Kent C, Meekan M (2018). Humpback whale use of the Kimberley: understanding and monitoring spatial distribution: WAMSI Kimberley Marine Research Program, KMRP report, Project 1.2.1. Western Australian Marine Science Institution, Perth. 79 p.

Waples K, Raudino H (2018). Setting a course for marine mammal research in Western Australia. Pacific Conservation Biology 24, pp. 289–303

2017

Field S, Waples K (2017). The Kimberley Marine Research Program: integrating science into marine conservation management (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2017 Conference: Connections Through Shallow Seas: Doubletree by Hilton and Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, 2-6 July 2017: Handbook p. 138

Goldsworthy SD, Shaughnessy PD, Mackay AI, Bailleul F, Holman D, Waples K et al. [Raudino H] (2017). Further declines in populations of the Australian sea lion: implications for the management of a unique pinniped (ABSTRACT). In 12th International Mammalogical Congress, Perth, Western Australia, 9th-4th July 2017: Abstract Book p. 6

Raudino H, Douglas R, Waples K (2017). Flying in circles: abundance estimation of dolphins using distance sampling (ABSTRACT). In 12th International Mammalogical Congress, Perth, Western Australia, 9th-4th July 2017: Abstract Book p. 35

Raudino H, Douglas R, Waples K (2017). Identifying critical habitat for dolphins in north Western Australia (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2017 Conference: Connections Through Shallow Seas: Doubletree by Hilton and Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, 2-6 July 2017: Handbook p. 226

Thums M, Jenner C, Waples K, Meekan M (2017). Modelling the spatial distribution of humpback whales in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (ABSTRACT). In AMSA 2017 Conference: Connections Through Shallow Seas: Doubletree by Hilton and Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, 2-6 July 2017: Handbook p. 255

2016

Cvitanovic C, Hobday A, McDonald J, Waples K, Barnes P (2016). Principles for improving knowledge exchange among scientists and decision-makers to facilitate the resilience-based management of coral reefs (ABSTRACT). In Abstract Book: 13th International Coral Reef Symposium, 19-24 June, 2016, Honolulu, Hawai'i p. 75

Cvitanovic C, McDonald J, Hobday A, Waples K, Barnes P (2016). Key principles for undertaking marine research that enables knowledge exchange and evidence-based decision-making (ABSTRACT). In ASFB-OCS Joint Conference, 4th-7th September, 2016, Wrest Point, Tasmania: Abstract Book p. 29

Kendrick A, Wilson S, Friedman K, Waples K, Whiting S, Holmes T et al. [Rule M, Halford A] (2016). Strategic marine ecological research priorities for CALM Act marine parks and reserves 2016-2021. Conservation Science Western Australia 10, pp. 1–15

Raudino H, Rob D, Barnes P, Mau R, Wilson E, Gardner S et al. [Waples K] (2016). Whale shark behavioural responses to tourism interactions in Ningaloo Marine Park and implications for future management. Conservation Science Western Australia 10, pp. 1–7

Waples K, Raudino H (2016). Wheatstone Project C: understanding and managing critical habitat for marine mammals in the Pilbara: annual report, 2015/2016. Department of Parks and Wildlife, Kensington, WA. 16 p.

2015

Simpson CJ, Beger M, Coleman JG, Friedman KJ, Hill AK, Kendrick AJ et al. [Waples KA, Whiting SD, Wilson SK] (2015). Prioritisation of conservation research and monitoring for Western Australian protected areas and threatened species. Conservation Science Western Australia 9, pp. 227–237

Thiele D, Waples K (2015). Distribution and abundance estimate of Australian snubfin dolphins (Orcaella heinsohni) at a key site in the Kimberley region, Western Australia: Australian Marine Mammal Centre final report. Department of Parks and Wildlife, Kensington, WA. 7 p.

Waples K, Raudino H (2015). Wheatstone Project C: understanding and managing critical habitat for marine mammals in the Pilbara: annual report, 2014/15. Department of Parks and Wildlife, Kensington, WA. 12 p.

2013

Cvitanovic C, Wilson SK, Fulton CJ, Almany GR, Anderson P, Babcock RC et al. [Friedman KJ, Holmes TH, Kendrick AJ, Simpson C, Waples K] (2013). Critical research needs for managing coral reef marine protected areas: perspectives of academics and managers. Journal of Environmental Management 114, pp. 84–91

Smith HC, Pollock K, Waples K, Bradley S, Bejder L (2013). Use of the robust design to estimate seasonal abundance and demographic parameters of a coastal bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) population.. PLoS One 8, pp. 1–10

2011

Smith H, Pollock K, Waples K, Bradley S, Bejder L (2011). Use of the Robust Design model to estimate abundance and demographic parameters for a coastal bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) population (ABSTRACT). In Australian Marine Sciences Association, 48th Annual Conference, 3rd-7th July 2011: Book of Abstracts p. 185

2010

Simpson C, Waples K (2010). Marine Science Program: summary of activities, outputs and expenditure for 2009/10: report to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 72 p.

2009

Ningaloo Research Coordinating Committee (2009). Proceedings of the Ningaloo Research Day for Students. 30 March 2009. CSIRO, Floreat, WA. CSIRO, Floreat. 20 p.

Ningaloo Research Coordinating Committee (2009). Third annual Ningaloo Research Symposium: Ningaloo into the future: integrating science into management, 26 and 27 May 2009, Novotel Ningaloo Resort, Exmouth, Western Australia. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 88 p.

Waples K, Simpson C (2009). Science to action: knowledge transfer and uptake in the Ningaloo Research Program. PowerPoint presentation at 9th Annual Nature Conservation Conference, 9-10 December 2009. 15 p.

2008

McKenna S, Waples K (2008). Communicating science (ABSTRACT). In Second annual Ningaloo Research Symposium: discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management, 28 and 29 May 2008 p. 31

Ningaloo Research Coordinating Committee (2008). Second annual Ningaloo Research Symposium: discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management, 28 and 29 May 2008. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 50 p.

Simpson C, Kendrick A, Waples K (2008). Science and management: a framework to enhance knowledge transfer (ABSTRACT). In Second annual Ningaloo Research Symposium : discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management, 28 and 29 May 2008 p. 9

Simpson C, Waples K, Kendrick A (2008). Science and management: building a framework for knowledge transfer. In Discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management: Ningaloo research program progress report Ningaloo Research Coordination Committee, Kensington, WA. pp. 88–90

Waples K, Hollander E (eds) (2008). Discovering Ningaloo: latest findings and their implications for management : Ningaloo research program progress report. Ningaloo Research Coordination Committee, Kensington, WA. 114 p.

2007

Allen S, Smith H, Waples K, Harcourt R (2007). The voluntary code of conduct for dolphin watching in Port Stephens, Australia: is self-regulation an effective management tool?. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 9, pp. 159–166

Ningaloo Research Coordinating Committee (2007). Ningaloo Marine Park Symposium, 24-25 July 2007. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 79 p.

Waples K (2007). Current marine research in the Ningaloo Marine Park, 2007. Department of Environment and Conservation, Kensington, WA. 59 p.

1997

Waples KA (1997). The rehabilitation and release of bottlenose dolphins from Atlantis Marine Park, Western Australia. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Texas A&M University. 237 p.