Increased Incidence of Entanglements and Ingested Marine Debris in Dutch Seals from 2010 to 2020

Increased Incidence of Entanglements and Ingested Marine Debris in Dutch Seals from 2010 to 2020

In recent decades, the amount of marine debris has increased in our oceans. As wildlife interactions with debris increase, so does the number of entangled animals, impairing normal behavior and potentially affecting the survival of these individuals. The current study summarizes data on two phocid s...

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Main Authors: Anna Salazar-Casals, Koen de Reus, Nils Greskewitz, Jarco Havermans, Machteld Geut, Stella Villanueva, Ana Rubio-Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Oceans
Subjects:
harbor seal
gray seal
entanglement
ingestion
marine debris
fishing nets
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1924/3/3/26

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