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Maternal buffering of stress response in free-ranging Pacific harbor seal pups in Alaska

  • Reference: Di Poi, C., S. Atkinson, A. Hoover-Miller, and G. Blundell. 2015. Maternal buffering of stress response in free-ranging Pacific harbor seal pups in Alaska. Marine Mammal Science 31(3):1098-1117. https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12217
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Shannon K. Atkinson, Gail M. Blundell, Carole Di Poi, Anne A. Hoover-Miller
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  • Keywords: Phoca vitulina richardii, harbor seal, free-ranging pups, stress response, cortisol, behavior, maternal buffering
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12217 (Offsite)
  • Partners: Fyssen Foundation (France), L'Oreal France-UNESCO
  • Primary Authors: Carole Di Poi
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Harbor Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Maternal buffering of stress response in free-ranging Pacific harbor seal pups in Alaska
  • Topics: Research, Behavioral Ecology
  • Year: 2015

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