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Differences in blubber levels of the fatty acid 20:1n-11 suggest free-ranging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) ingest prey at a younger age in Prince William Sound than sea lions captured in Southeast Alaska

  • Reference: Rea, L. D. 2003. Differences in blubber levels of the fatty acid 20:1n-11 suggest free-ranging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) ingest prey at a younger age in Prince William Sound than sea lions captured in Southeast Alaska [abstract]. Page 163 [In] Marine science in the Northeast Pacific: Science for resource dependent communities. Abstracts of a joint scientific symposium, 13-17 January 2003, Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Lorrie D. Rea
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  • Keywords: blubber levels, Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus, predation, otogeny, regional variation, Prince William Sound
  • Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/differences_blubber_levels_stellar_sea_lions.pdf (PDF)
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  • Primary Authors: Lorrie D. Rea
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Abstract/Poster/Presentation (Scientific)
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska
  • Species: Steller Sea Lion
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Differences in blubber levels of the fatty acid 20:1n-11 suggest free-ranging Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) ingest prey at a younger age in Prince William Sound than sea lions captured in Southeast Alaska
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Predation, Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology, Diet
  • Year: 2003

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