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Decadal-Scale Patterns and Changes in Larval Fish Assemblages Across the Northern Gulf of Mexico

Multivariate statistical techniques were used to characterize temporal and spatial changes in abundances of the larvae of 20 common fish families from the early 1980s through to the late 2000s. The larvae of some pelagic and mesopelagic families showed marked increases in abundance over the survey time period, while the abundances of some benthic families decreased.
March 29, 2012 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Identifying Essential Summer Habitat of the Endangered Beluga Whale in Cook Inlet, Alaska

An examination of beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) habitat and its potential effects on the population in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
February 29, 2012 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Summary of Reported Whale-Vessel Collisions in Alaskan Waters

Summary of 108 reported whale-vessel collisions in Alaska from 1978–2011.
January 01, 2012 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Prey Selection of Subadult Male Northern Fur Seals and Evidence of Dietary Niche Overlap with Adult Females During the Breeding Season

An examination of the diets and behavior of Northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in order to better understand and assess any possible effects on the declining population.
January 01, 2012 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Short Note: The First Successful Hand-Rearing of a Neonate Hawaiian Monk Seal

The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered marine mammal species whose entire range lies within the United States. Here we discuss the population trends that suggest a positive outlook.
August 29, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Evaluation of the Captive Care, Post-Release Behavior and Survival of Seven Juvenile Female Hawaiian Monk Seals

A pilot project was conducted 2006-2007 to determine whether temporarily providing food and protection from predation would enhance the poor survival rate of juvenile monk seals.
August 29, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Rehabilitation and Relocation of Young Hawaiian Monk Seals

A study of the 1984-1995 program that collected 104 monk seals whose mortality appeared certain; and attempted to nourish and rehabilitate these animals to enable their release.
August 29, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Review of Research on Hookworms in Northern Fur Seals

A study of the relationship between hookworms and northern fur seals in Alaska.
April 15, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Investigations of Peritoneal and Intestinal Infections of Adult Hookworms in Northern Fur Seal and California Sea Lion Pups on San Miguel Island, California

A study of hookworms and their effects on northern fur seal and California sea lion health.
February 24, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

The Shark Assemblage at French Frigate Shoals Atoll, Hawai‘i: Species Composition, Abundance and Habitat Use

We used longline surveys to quantify the shark assemblage at French Frigate Shoals (FFS) atoll from May to August 2009. Fishing effort consisted of 189 longline sets totaling 6,862 hook hours of soak time.
February 10, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands