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Distribution and abundance of sealworm (Pseudoterranova decipiens) and other anisakid nematodes in fish and seals in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: potential importance of climatic conditions

open access: yesNAMMCO Scientific Publications, 2001
Prevalence and abundance of sealworm (Pseudoterranova decipiens) and other anisakid nematodes were determined in a variety of fishes from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1990 and 1992.
David J Marcogliese
doaj   +1 more source

Large decline in hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) pup production off of northeastern Newfoundland in 2012 and 2017

open access: yesNAMMCO Scientific Publications
Accurate data on population abundance is needed to monitor trends through time, especially for species that are commercially harvested or vulnerable to climate change related impacts. Hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) in the Northwest Atlantic whelp on
Charmain Hamilton   +4 more
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Trends and Potential Interactions Between Pinnipeds and Fisheries of New England and the U.S. West Coast [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Long-term trends in the abundance and distribution of several pinniped species and commercially important fisheries of New England and the contiguous U.S. west coast are reviewed, and their actual and potential interactions discussed.
Baraff, Lisa S., Loughlin, Thomas R.
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Angiotensin II and Aldosterone Increase with Fasting in Breeding Adult Male Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone system (RAAS) appears to contribute significantly to osmoregulation of fasting northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) pups; however, RAAS has not been characterized in fasting adult seals. Therefore, this study
Crocker, Daniel E. E.   +3 more
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The economics of ending Canada's commercial harp seal hunt [PDF]

open access: yesMarine Policy, 2010
Abstract The roots of the Canadian harp seal hunt can be traced to the 16th Century. But in the mid-20th century, opposition to the commercial hunt became widespread after television images of seal pups being killed with clubs on the pack ice off the coast of Newfoundland were broadcast around the world.
openaire   +1 more source

Boston University Chamber Orchestra, December 4, 2007 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This is the concert program of the Boston University Chamber Orchestra performance on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., at the Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Works performed were Symphony No.
School of Music, Boston University
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Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Franciscanas from Buenos Aires Province, Argentina [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Marine mammals accumulate heavy metals in their tissues at different concentrations according to trophic levels and environmental conditions. The franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) is a small coastal species inhabiting the marine and estuarine areas of
Bastida, R.O.   +4 more
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Gastroliths in the harp seal Phoca Groenlandica

open access: yesPolar Research, 1995
An adult harp seal, caught by accident in a gill net during the peak of the seal invasions along the northern coasts of Norway (1986/87), was found to have eaten 2.466 kg of stones with masses up to 265 g. Different theories to why harp seals on occasion deliberately eat stones, with particular emphasis on the hypothesis that these may aid in the ...
openaire   +2 more sources

2006 progress report on acoustic and visual monitoring for cetaceans along the outer Washington Coast [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
An acoustic and visual monitoring effort for cetaceans was initiated within the boundaries of the proposed expansion area for the Quinault Underwater Tracking Range in July 2004.
Calambokidis, John   +4 more
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The Harp-seal Controversy and the Inuit Economy [PDF]

open access: yes, 1978
The writer points out that Inuit communities depend more on the ringed seal than on the harp seal in economic terms. The ringed seal is a primary food resource and the sale of the skins of ringed seals provide a significant portion of the cash income of ...
Wenzel, George
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