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Environmental determinants of fecundity and pup growth in fur seals
Entry ID:
SOE_fur_seals
Summary
Abstract:
INDICATOR DEFINITION
The fecundity (pupping rates) of female fur seals and the growth rates of their pups relative to changes in sea surface temperatures (local primary production) in the vicinity of Macquarie Island. TYPE OF INDICATOR There are three types of indicators used in this report: 1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system; 2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES ... 
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1990-01-01
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The Macquarie Island fur seal population consists of a marked, and largely known-aged population of fur seals. Each breeding season (November-January), the reproductive success of tagged females is monitored, including their pupping success, and the growth rates of their pups.
Data from surface chlorophyll A concentration indicates that cooler sea-surface temperatures are associated ...
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Personnel
Role:
INVESTIGATOR
Email:
goldsworthy.simon at saugov.sa.gov.au
Province or State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2001-06-26
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-04-10
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