Underwater Sounds of Pinnipeds

Descriptions and analyses are presented of underwater sounds made by six species of seals in captivity, Zalophus californianus , Phoca vitulina , P. (Pusa) hispida , P. (Pagophilus) groenlandica , Halichoerus grypus , and Cystophora cristata . The suitability of these very faint sounds for echolocat...

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Published in:Science
Main Authors: Schevill, William E., Watkins, William A., Ray, Carleton
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 1963
Subjects:
Cystophora cristata
Phoca vitulina
Pusa hispida
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.141.3575.50
https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.141.3575.50
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Summary:Descriptions and analyses are presented of underwater sounds made by six species of seals in captivity, Zalophus californianus , Phoca vitulina , P. (Pusa) hispida , P. (Pagophilus) groenlandica , Halichoerus grypus , and Cystophora cristata . The suitability of these very faint sounds for echolocation is discussed.

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