Tsang, Yin Ting Anton. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 373-402). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Acknowledgements --- p.i / Abstract --- p.iv / 論文摘要 --- p.viii / Table of Contents --- p.xi / List of Tables --- p.xvii / List of Figures --- p.xxiii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Who are “our dolphins and their MPA´ح？ - A general introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- What is a MPA? --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Why MPAs? --- p.2 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- MPAs & Cetaceans --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- MPAs & Marine Conservation in Hong Kong --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3 --- The Mascot of Hong Kong ´ؤ The Chinese White Dolphin --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Cetaceans in Hong Kong --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- History of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins --- p.9 / Chapter 1.3.3 --- Taxonomy of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3.4 --- General Descriptions of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins --- p.12 / Chapter 1.3.5 --- Distribution of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins --- p.13 / Chapter 1.3.6 --- Conservation Status of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins & Threats that They are Facing --- p.14 / Chapter 1.4 --- The “Dolphin Sanctuary´ح？ - Sha Chau & Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park --- p.15 / Chapter 1.5 --- Significance & Objectives of This Study --- p.18 / Chapter 1.6 --- Study Areas --- p.19 / Chapter 1.7 --- Organization of This Thesis --- p.21 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- "How are our dolphins doing in the MPA? - Abundance, behaviour and habitat use of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins within and outside the marine park" / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2 --- Methodology --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Field Sampling --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.1.1 --- Dolphin survey --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.1.2 --- Collection of information on physical parameters --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Data Analysis --- p.35 / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Definition of parameters --- p.35 / Chapter a) --- Seasonality --- p.35 / Chapter b) --- Dolphin observation regions and areas --- p.36 / Chapter c) --- Standardization of effort --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- Statistical analysis --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- Results --- p.41 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Observability --- p.41 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Distribution of Dolphin Sightings --- p.42 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Number of Dolphin Sightings --- p.46 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Dolphin Sightings at Different Tidal Movements --- p.48 / Chapter 2.3.5 --- Sighting Rate and Density of Dolphin Sightings --- p.49 / Chapter 2.3.6 --- Composition --- p.54 / Chapter 2.3.7 --- Group Size --- p.56 / Chapter 2.3.8 --- Dive Times --- p.59 / Chapter 2.3.9 --- Behaviours --- p.62 / Chapter 2.4 --- Discussion --- p.64 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Identifying “Hotspots´ح --- p.64 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Areas other than “Hotspots´ح --- p.71 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Is SLMP Effective? --- p.72 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- Seasonality of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins --- p.75 / Chapter 2.5 --- Chapter Summary --- p.77 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- How is our MPA doing to the dolphins? - Factors affecting the abundance and behaviours of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.129 / Chapter 3.2 --- Methodology --- p.132 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Field Sampling --- p.132 / Chapter 3.2.1.1 --- Fish survey --- p.132 / Chapter 3.2.1.2 --- Traffic count --- p.133 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Data Analysis --- p.135 / Chapter 3.2.2.1 --- Definition of parameters --- p.135 / Chapter a) --- Food species --- p.135 / Chapter b) --- Regions and study areas --- p.136 / Chapter c) --- Standardization of effort --- p.137 / Chapter 3.2.2.2 --- Statistical analysis --- p.137 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results --- p.140 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Abundance & Biomass of Fish --- p.140 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Diversity & Species Richness of Fish --- p.153 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Distribution & Density of Vessel Traffic --- p.158 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Patterns of Vessel Traffic --- p.164 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- "Relationship among Dolphin, Fish & Vessel Traffic" --- p.166 / Chapter 3.3.5.1 --- Fish & dolphin --- p.166 / Chapter 3.3.5.2 --- Traffic & dolphin --- p.167 / Chapter 3.3.5.3 --- "Fish, vessel traffic & dolphin" --- p.173 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.174 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- How Was the Fish Doing to the Dolphins? --- p.174 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- How Was Traffic Doing to the Dolphins? --- p.179 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Is SLMP Effective? --- p.184 / Chapter 3.4.4 --- Limitations of This Study --- p.187 / Chapter 3.5 --- Chapter Summary --- p.189 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- An example to follow or a lesson to learn? - The effectiveness of Sha Chau & Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park in conserving the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.275 / Chapter 4.2 --- Methodology --- p.279 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Source of Data --- p.279 / Chapter 4.2.1.1 --- Dolphin survey --- p.279 / Chapter 4.2.1.2 --- Fish survey --- p.280 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Data Analysis --- p.281 / Chapter 4.2.2.1 --- Definition of parameters --- p.281 / Chapter a) --- Years --- p.281 / Chapter b) --- Standardization of effort --- p.282 / Chapter 4.2.2.2 --- Statistical analysis --- p.283 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results --- p.284 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Comparison of Dolphin Survey Results --- p.284 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- Abundance --- p.284 / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- Group size --- p.286 / Chapter 4.3.1.3 --- Behaviours --- p.287 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Comparison of Fish Survey Results --- p.289 / Chapter 4.3.2.1 --- Fish abundance & biomass --- p.289 / Chapter 4.3.2.2 --- Fish species & diversity --- p.294 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Trends of Dolphin & Fish --- p.297 / Chapter 4.3.3.1 --- Dolphin trends --- p.297 / Chapter 4.3.3.2 --- Fish trends --- p.299 / Chapter 4.3.3.3 --- Correlations between dolphin & fish trends --- p.301 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussion --- p.302 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- How Were the Dolphins & Fish doing Throughout These Years? --- p.302 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Further Implications on Cetacean Conservation in Hong Kong --- p.306 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Is SLMP Effective? --- p.309 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Limitations of This Study --- p.315 / Chapter 4.5 --- Chapter Summary --- p.316 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- "How shall our dolphin MPA be doing? - Summary, conclusions & further recommendations" / Chapter 5.1 --- Summary & Conclusions --- p.358 / Chapter 5.2 --- Further Recommendations --- p.364 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Larger MPA for the CWD in the Pearl River Estuary --- p.364 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Fishing Management --- p.366 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Traffic Management --- p.367 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Developmental Management --- p.368 / Chapter 5.3 --- PLEASE ACT FAST!! --- p.369 / List of References --- p.373

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management