Distribution and habitat characteristics of pinnipeds and polar bears in the Svalbard Archipelago, 2005–2018

Distribution and habitat characteristics of pinnipeds and polar bears in the Svalbard Archipelago, 2005–2018

This study presents comprehensive mapping of the current distribution of pinnipeds and polar bears (Ursus maritimus) around Svalbard based on a regional marine mammal sightings programme and explores time-trends (2005–2018). Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) were observed with high frequency and in high...

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Main Authors: Olof Bengtsson, Charmain D. Hamilton, Christian Lydersen, Magnus Andersen, Kit M. Kovacs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2021-02-01
Series:Polar Research
Subjects:
arctic
climate change
erignathus barbatus
pusa hispida
range shifts
ursus maritimus
Online Access:https://polarresearch.net/index.php/polar/article/view/5326/13326

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