Gray whales, Eschrichtius robustus, avoid the underwater sounds of killer whales, Orcinus orca.

Authors: 
Cummings, W.C. and Thompson, P.O.
Year: 
1971
Journal/Publisher Name: 
Fishery Bulletin
Volume/Issue #: 
69
Page #s: 
525-530
Predator sounds (killer whales, Orcinus orcas) caused gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) to leave an area off the California coast.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
California   Animal predation sounds Large Cetaceans (maximum length > 7.5 meters) Whales left area Sablefish In the wild