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Seal Pups Make Tracks: Satellite-Tagging Study Expands Knowledge Of The Lives Of Glacial Harbor Seals

Scientists are satellite-tracking seal pups starting in summer 2016 as part of an ongoing study to learn about possible effects of ship traffic on harbor seal populations in a glacial fjord. Early results showed some surprises.
July 21, 2016 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Seal swimming in the water

Integrating Local Traditional Knowledge and Subsistence Use Patterns with Aerial Surveys to Improve Scientific and Local Understanding of the Iliamna Lake Seals

This project was designed to gather and synthesize information about the ecology of the seals within Iliamna Lake through a combination of aerial surveys, biological sampling, and ethnographic research.
June 01, 2016 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Scientific Evaluation of the Distinctness of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) in Iliamna Lake

This document is a review of relevant background information about harbor seal biology and scientific and local traditional knowledge specific to harbor seals in Iliamna Lake and nearby marine areas.
February 01, 2016 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Natural and Human Effects on Harbor Seal Abundance and Spatial Distribution in an Alaskan Glacial Fjord

Research into harbor seal population and behavior as a result of human and natural disturbances. Scientists assess the factors that influence the number and location of harbor seals hauling out on ice in Disenchantment Bay. They test the effects of a dynamic ice environment and the cruise ships that regularly move through this habitat.
May 14, 2014 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

A Balancing Act for Harbor Seals on Ice: Weighing Long-term Protection for Seals with a Growing Interest in Vessel-based Tourism

Alaska Marine Science Symposium poster
January 01, 2014 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Harbor Seals in Tidewater Glacial Fiords in Alaska and Responses to Cruise Ships

Presentation for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking 2013 public meetings on disturbance to harbor seals in glacial habitats
April 23, 2013 -
Alaska

Iliamna Lake Freshwater Seal Study: Characterizing Local Use Patterns, Local Traditional Knowledge, and Seal Population Ecology

Poster on seasonal shifts in abundance and distribution of the unique freshwater seal population inhabiting Iliamna Lake.
January 01, 2011 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Freshwater Harbor Seals of Lake Iliamna, Alaska – Do They Pup and Over-Winter in the Lake?

2011 Alaska Marine Science Symposium poster on research concluding that seals do pup in the lake and some seals obviously over-winter there, but it seems unlikely that most seals do.
January 01, 2011 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Reaction of Harbor Seals to Cruise Ships

A study on the effects of ship disturbances on harbor seals in Alaska.
January 01, 2010 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska

Freshwater Harbor Seals of Lake Iliamna Alaska: Updated Counts and Research Coordination for 2010

2010 Alaska Marine Science Symposium poster about Lake Iliamna, home to a small colony of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina).
January 01, 2010 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Alaska