Leopard Seal census, Heard Island 1987/88

During the 5-1/2 months on the island most of the beaches were surveyed regularly for seals (3 species) and fishing debris. Leopard Sea surveys were made daily in the first three months for the Four Bays. In the last three months they were continued on a daily basis for Atlas Cove and Corinthlan Bay...

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Other Authors: Australian Antarctic Data Centre (isManagedBy)
Format: Dataset
Language:unknown
Published: Atlas of Living Australia
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Online Access:https://researchdata.edu.au/leopard-seal-census-island-198788/400603
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Summary:During the 5-1/2 months on the island most of the beaches were surveyed regularly for seals (3 species) and fishing debris. Leopard Sea surveys were made daily in the first three months for the Four Bays. In the last three months they were continued on a daily basis for Atlas Cove and Corinthlan Bay and once every three days for South West Bay.