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Using claws to compare reproduction, stress and diet of female bearded and ringed seals in the Bering and Chukchi seas, Alaska, between 1953–1968 and 1998–2014

  • Reference: Crain, D. D., S. A. Karpovich, L. Quakenbush, and L. Polasek. 2021. Using claws to compare reproduction, stress and diet of female bearded and ringed seals in the Bering and Chukchi seas, Alaska, between 1953–1968 and 1998–2014. Conservation Physiology 9(1). 10.1093/conphys/coaa115
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Danielle D. Crain, Shawna A. Karpovich, Lori Polasek, Lori T. Quakenbush
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  • Keywords: bearded seal, claws, cortisol, pregnancy, ringed seals, stable isotopes
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coaa115 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Danielle D. Crain
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
  • Species: Bearded Seal, Ringed Seal
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Using claws to compare reproduction, stress and diet of female bearded and ringed seals in the Bering and Chukchi seas, Alaska, between 1953–1968 and 1998–2014
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Anthropogenic Effects
  • Year: 2021

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