Status and biology of harbour seals (<i>Phoca vitulina</i>) in Svalbard

Harbour seals in Svalbard are the northernmost population of this species. This small population is comprised of ca. 1,000 individuals, most of which reside along the west coast of Prins Karls Forland (78°20’N). Satellite tracking studies have shown that adults are resident. Birthing occurs in the l...

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Main Authors: Christian Lydersen, Kit M Kovacs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2010-09-01
Series:NAMMCO Scientific Publications
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/NAMMCOSP/article/view/2671