Status and biology of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in Svalbard

Harbour seals in Svalbard are the northernmost population of this species. This small population is comprised of ca. 1,000 individuals, most of which reside along the west coast of Prins Karls Forland (78°20’N). Satellite tracking studies have shown that adults are resident. Birthing occurs in the l...

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Published in:NAMMCO Scientific Publications
Main Authors: Lydersen, Christian, Kovacs, Kit M
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2010
Subjects:
harbour seals
Svalbard
Prins Karls Forland
atlantic cod
Boreogadus saida
Gadus morhua
Phoca vitulina
polar cod
Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/NAMMCOSP/article/view/2671
https://doi.org/10.7557/3.2671

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