Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Use of hair to non-invasively sample DNA from polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas: Project status update 2016

  • Reference: Von Duyke, A. L., K. Nesvacil, K. Titus, L. Quakenbush, and T. Sformo. 2016. Use of hair to non-invasively sample DNA from polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas: Project status update 2016. North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management, Preliminary Research Report NSB/DWM/PRR/2016-01, Barrow.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Kelly Nesvacil, Lori T. Quakenbush, Todd Sformo, Kimberly Titus, Andrew L. Von Duyke
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 26
  • Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, DNA, Chukchi, Beaufort, distribution, sampling
  • Link: http://www.north-slope.org/assets/images/uploads/NSB_DWM_PRR_2016-01_01_-_Preliminary_Research_Report_-_Polar_Bear_Hair_Snare.pdf (Offsite)
  • Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, Barrow and Kaktovik Whaling Captain's Association, North Slope Borough, Department of Wildlife Management, Alaska Nanuuq Commission, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
  • Primary Authors: Andrew L. Von Duyke
  • Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
  • Project Numbers:
  • Publication Types: Wildlife Research Report
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Use of hair to non-invasively sample DNA from polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas: Project status update 2016
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Genetics, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Climate Change
  • Year: 2016

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