The behavioural and physiological ecology of diving

Boyd, I.L.. 1997 The behavioural and physiological ecology of diving. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 12 (6). 213-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-5347(97)01054-9

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Abstract/Summary

Recent measurements of remarkable dive performances in oceanic seabirds and marine mammals suggest the use of a range of physiological and behavioural adaptations for the parsimonious use of oxygen. Access to food at different depths may be directly related to the duration of the breath-hold, and several physiological strategies may be used to extend dive duration. But is also a growing appreciation of the importance of behavioural strategies adopted by divers to minimize the effects of physiological limitations on diving performance and to maximize access to food.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-5347(97)01054-9
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Pre 2000 programme
ISSN:	01695347
Date made live:	23 Jul 2014 09:12 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/507889

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-5347(97)01054-9

Programmes:

BAS Programmes > Pre 2000 programme

ISSN:

01695347

Date made live:

23 Jul 2014 09:12 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/507889