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Skin Deep: An Assessment of New Zealand Blue Whale Skin Condition

Creator:

Barlow, Dawn R., Pepper, Acacia L., and Torres, Leigh G.

Abstract:

Skin condition assessment of wildlife can provide insight into individual and population health. Yet, logistics can limit skin condition assessment of large whales. We developed a standardized, quantitative protocol using photographs to assess skin condition of blue whales in New Zealand, and demonstrate the value gained by testing hypotheses, documenting...

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condition 1 Dawn R. Barlow1*, Acacia L. Pepper1, Leigh G. Torres1 2 1Geospatial Ecology of Marine
Variation in smolt quality of juevnile spring Chinook Salmon

Creator:

Palmer, Rachel M., Billman, E. J., Danley, C., Sharpe, C., Noakes, D. L. G., and Schreck, C. B.

Abstract:

As juvenile salmon migrate from freshwater into saltwater, physiological changes must occur to allow fish to osmoregulate in the marine environment. Juvenile spring Chinook salmon migrate to the ocean at different time periods, most notably in the fall (August – November; i.e. fall smolts) and spring (February – May; i.e....

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Poster