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Behavioral and demographic characteristics of northern sea lion rookeries

Creator:

Merrick, Richard L.

Abstract:

Northern sea lions (Eumetopias lubatus) were studied at three sites (Rogue Reef, Oregon, Marmot Island, Alaska, and T.Ugamak Island, Alaska) during the 1982, 1983, 1985, and 1986 breeding seasons. Data were collected on female activity budgets, attendance patterns, births, copulations, population structure, and patterns of seasonal and daily abundance. Females...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis