Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Hot Branding: A technique for long-term marking of pinnipeds

  • Reference: Merrick, R. L., T. R. Loughlin, and D. G. Calkins. 1996. Hot Branding: A technique for long-term marking of pinnipeds. U. S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Technical Memo. NMFS-AFSC-68.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Donald G. Calkins, Thomas R. Loughlin, Richard L. Merrick
  • Funding Sources: NOAA
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  • Keywords: Steller sea lions, Eumetopias jubatus, hot branding, technique development
  • Link: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Publications/AFSC-TM/NOAA-TM-AFSC-68.pdf (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Richard L. Merrick
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
  • Project Numbers: NMFS-AFSC-68
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Report
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska
  • Species: Steller Sea Lion
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Hot Branding: A technique for long-term marking of pinnipeds
  • Topics: Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
  • Year: 1996

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