The effect of Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology on the foraging success of individual harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)

• Main Author: McKeegan, Kathleen
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Western CEDAR 2022
• Subjects: Keta; Pacific; harbor seal; Phoca vitulina
• Online Access: https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2022ssec/allsessions/506

Rebounding pinniped populations have led to renewed conflicts with fisheries over access to commercially important prey species. Non-lethal management tools, such as acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs), are commonly used to mitigate predation and aid the recovery of depleted fish stocks. However, most...