Acoustic Detection of Franciscana Dolphins Near Artisanal Fishing Nets in Argentina

Authors
Gisela V. Giardino, Mel Cosentino, Giuseppa Buscaino, Ricardo Bastida, and Diego Rodríguez
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life
Page #s
1-12
Contact information
Gisela Giardino gvgiardi@mdp.edu.ar
Summary

Two dolphin click detectors (F-PODs) were placed in two artisanal gillnets in Claromecó (Buenos Aires province, Argentina). Narrowband high-frequency (NBHF) clicks were found near both gillnets, compatible with the description of the franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) sound production. These preliminary results confirm that passive acoustic monitoring is a good tool to assess franciscana presence.

Field Studies

Acoustic Detection of Franciscana Dolphins Near Artisanal Fishing Nets in Argentina

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Argentina
Target catch
Sciaenids (Cynoscion guatucupa and Micropogonias furnieri
Effect on bycatch species
N/A
Effect on target catch
N/A