Spatial and temporal distribution of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on the breeding grounds at Bird Island, South Georgia

• Published in: Polar Biology
• Main Author: Boyd, I.L.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Springer 1989
• Subjects: Antarctic; Scotia Sea; Bird Island; The Beaches; Antarc*; Antarctic Fur Seals; Arctocephalus gazella; Polar Biology
• Online Access: http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/520982/; https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00238493

The number of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) in the area of the Scotia Sea has been increasing. Observation of their distribution on the breeding grounds are important to help design and interpret censuses. These seals are highly polygynous. In the study area at Bird Island, South Georg...