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From the Lab
How fat is that sea lion? Estimating the body condition of Steller sea lions may be as simple as pushing…
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Marine Mammal Research Newsletter | August 2017 (Issue 16)
Into the Field Harbour seals prey on salmon smolts Biologging tags reveal specialist-feeding behaviors by seals that have implications for…
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FROM THE LAB
Diving Hard at It Sitka, one of four Steller sea lions, has participated in many research…
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Decisions at Depth: Does prey availability drive foraging behavior?
Sitka, one of 4 Steller sea lions trained to wear a harness carrying scientific instruments while…
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A Controversial Catch
Are Steller sea lion populations affected by commercial fishing? Scientists have proposed a number of possible explanations behind the mysterious…
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Metabolic Mysteries: Researchers explore connection between heart rate and energy expenditure
Scientists believe the precipitous decline of Western Alaska’s sea lion populations is driven by changes in the availability of their…
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