Instrumentation and handling effects on Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella)

• Published in: Polar Research
• Main Authors: Marie-Anne Blanchet, Christian Lydersen, Martin Biuw, P.J. Nico de Bruyn, Greg Hofmeyr, Bjørn A. Krafft, Kit M. Kovacs
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2014
• Subjects: Bioenergetics; biologging; instrument effects; SRDLs; TDRs; VHFs; geo; Antarctic; Bouvetøya; Antarc*; Antarctic Fur Seals; Arctocephalus gazella; Polar Research
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3402/polar.v33.21630; https://doaj.org/article/92e9c2e2fa9d4aa2bff76162cd45d457

The use of biologging instruments has greatly improved our understanding of the behaviour, physiology and ecology of free-ranging marine mammals. However, handling wild animals and attaching instruments to streamlined bodies can cause stress and potentially influence behaviour and swimming/diving en...