Long-term decline in body condition of female Australian fur seals: potential causes and implications

Long-term decline in body condition of female Australian fur seals: potential causes and implications

The Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus, AUFS) population is still recovering from the over-exploitation of the commercial-sealing era (18th and 19th centuries). While the population is considered to be only < 47% of its pre-harvest size, it now represents the greatest resid...

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Main Authors: Johanna J. Geeson, Mark A. Hindell, Alistair J. Hobday, Cassie N. Speakman, John P. Y. Arnould
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
Australian fur seal
Arctocephalus
pinniped
otariid
body condition
Bass Strait
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1231337/full

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