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Combined physiological and behavioral observations to assess the impact of vessel encounters with harbor seals in glacial fjords of southeast Alaska

  • Reference: Karpovich, S. A., J. Skinner, J. Mondragon, and G. M. Blundell. 2015. Combined physiological and behavioral observations to assess the impact of vessel encounters with harbor seals in glacial fjords of southeast Alaska. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 473:110-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2015.07.016
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Gail M. Blundell, Shawna A. Karpovich, Jeff Mondragon, John P. Skinner
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  • Keywords: harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, vessel, disturbance, heart rate, behavior, Southeast Alaska
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2015.07.016 (Offsite)
  • Partners: NOAA
  • Primary Authors: Shawna A. Karpovich
  • Programs: Wildlife Health, Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska
  • Species: Harbor Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Combined physiological and behavioral observations to assess the impact of vessel encounters with harbor seals in glacial fjords of southeast Alaska
  • Topics: Research, Anthropogenic Effects
  • Year: 2015

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