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Marine Mammal Research Newsletter – March 2018 – Issue 17
Into the Field Bowhead rubbing Sometimes the coolest things happen, when you least expect it. <see full story> From the…
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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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Evolution of a Hunter
Do feeding strategies drive resilience? Many thousands of years ago, the ancient ancestors of today’s seals and sea lions moved…
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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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The Science of Stress: A Nutrigenomic Approach
Feeling stressed? It’s a common complaint, but stress isn’t a uniquely human condition. Marine mammals also experience stress, especially when…
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Cool Waters, Warm Bodies
image caption: Two northern fur seal pups amongst sleeping adult females on the Pribilof Islands. Are young northern fur seals…
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Running on Empty
Does nutritional status influence diving behavior in Steller sea lions? If you have ever searched for a gas station while…
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