An Aerial Census of Ringed Northern Coast of Alaska Seals

ABSTRACT. Aerial surveys of ringed seals, Phoca (Pusa) hispida Schreber, in areas of land-fast ice extending along the Alaskan coast from Point Lay to Barter Island were made between 8 and 15 June 1970 in order to establish a base line index of density and distribution. Surveys of 8, 9 and 13 June w...

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Main Authors: John J. Burns, Samuel J. Harbo
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http://pubs.aina.ucalgary.ca/arctic/Arctic25-4-279.pdf