Research in association with New Seal Licensing System : research on the population structure of harbour seals

• Main Authors: Islas Villanueva, Valentina, Hall, Ailsa Jane, Graves, Jefferson Alden
• Other Authors: University of St Andrews.Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews.School of Biology, University of St Andrews.Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews.Marine Alliance for Science & Technology Scotland
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: GC Oceanography; QH301 Biology; SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being; MCC; NCAD; GC; QH301; Pacific; Norway; Tay; harbour seal; Phoca vitulina
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10023/26471

The population structure of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) around Scotland was investigated using different genetic markers and approaches. This allowed discrete population units or metapopulations to be identified. The population genetic structure is compared to the recently defined harbour seal ma...