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PI: Dr. Jay Rotella
Project Lead: Robert Garrott
Funding Source: NSF/PLR 1141326
Location: Erebus Bay, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Dates: 2012-12-03 to 2013-04-09
B-009 - Weddell Seal Population Dynamics
PI: Dr. Jay Rotella
Project Lead: Robert Garrott
Funding Source: NSF/PLR 1141326
Location: Erebus Bay, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Dates: 2012-12-03 to 2013-04-09
Project Summary
The population dynamics and the influence of environmental factors on Weddell Seal colonies of Erebus Bay in the Ross Sea have been studied by researchers since 1968. Monitoring seal masses throughout the summer months can also give researchers insight on the annual variation in marine food resources. This in turn provides insight on how long-term variations in the marine environments can affect the Weddell seal colonies' population dynamics. (Written by Marianne Okal, UNAVCO)