Figure 3.

A reproductive cycle plot for a North Atlantic minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) showing the variability in the timing and duration of life stages for a 1-year reproductive cycle. The wedge represents a proposed disturbance-inducing activity occurring for approximately 2 months. Reproductive cycle plots can help identify the temporal overlap between sensitive life-history events and a proposed activity. Figure adapted from Wilson et al. [22] and informed based on Christiansen et al. [56]. (Online version in colour.)