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  • Seasonal abundance and behavior of Steller sea lions in Oregon

    Creator:
    Katalinich, Jennifer D.
    Abstract:
    Behavioral studies of populations provide clues as to what influences their movements and life history strategies. This is an area of study that has been underutilized in research surrounding the declining western stock of Steller sea lions, Eumet opias jubatus, particularly with regards to haulout behaviors. During the time of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . During the time of population declines in western Alaska, the Steller sea lion population in Oregon has

  • Modeling the energetics of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) along the Oregon Coast

    Creator:
    Malavear, Maria Yolanda Garcia
    Abstract:
    A dynamic bioenergetic model for Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) was built using the STELLA simulation modeling system. The model is intended as an aid for the exploration of ecological questions regarding growth and survival of immature Steller sea lions (ages 1-3) living along the Oregon coast under different nutritional...
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    Capstone Project
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    identify features of the Oregon ecosystem that could contribute to the growth of the Steller sea lion

  • Understanding Visitor Motivations for Attending Fee-based Animal Encounter Programs

    Creator:
    Huynh, Sandra
    Abstract:
    Education programs at zoos and aquariums provide opportunities for visitors to learn and garner information on animal natural history and, hopefully, conservation messaging. Fee-based programs (programs with an additional fee on top of admission prices), which are commonly employed by zoos and aquariums to foster learning opportunities for visitors, are...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    fee-based programs (“Sea Lion/Seal Kisses” and “Octopus Encounters”) were evaluated. Adult