Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Microplastics in spotted seal stomachs from the Bering and Chukchi seas in 2012 and 2020

  • Reference: Sletten, A., A. Bryan, K. Iken, J. Olnes, L. Horstmann. 2025. Microplastics in spotted seal stomachs from the Bering and Chukchi seas in 2012 and 2020. Marine Pollution Bulletin 214:117770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117770
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Anna Bryan, Lara Horstmann, Katrin Iken, Justin R. Olnes, Alexandria Sletten
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  • Keywords: marine debris, spotted seals, Phoca largha, prey, contaminants, Pacific, Arctic
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117770 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Alexandria Sletten
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
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  • Species: Spotted Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Microplastics in spotted seal stomachs from the Bering and Chukchi seas in 2012 and 2020
  • Topics: Research, Anthropogenic Effects, Diet
  • Year: 2025

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