| SUMMARY |
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| • | Mysticete
whale distributions are |
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| associated
with the ice edge, bathymetric |
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| features and
hydrographic fronts, strong |
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| backscatter
levels |
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| • | Dramatic
differences in ice conditions |
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| between 2001
and 2002 provides a basis |
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| to explore
effects on whale distribution |
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| and seasonal
occurrence |
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