Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Evaluation of a computer-assisted photograph-matching system to monitor naturally marked harbor seals at Tugidak Island, Alaska

• Reference: Hastings, K. K., L. A. Hiby, and R. J. Small. 2008. Evaluation of a computer-assisted photograph-matching system to monitor naturally marked harbor seals at Tugidak Island, Alaska. Journal of Mammalogy 89(5):1201–1211. http://doi.org/10.1644/07-MAMM-A-151.1
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: Kelly K. Hastings, Lex A. Hiby, Robert J. Small
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• Keywords: harbor seal, mark–recapture, misidentification, natural markings, Phoca vitulina, photographic identification, survival estimates
• Link: http://doi.org/10.1644/07-MAMM-A-151.1 (Offsite)
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• Primary Authors: Kelly K. Hastings
• Programs: Marine Mammals
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
• Species: Harbor Seal
• Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
• Title: Evaluation of a computer-assisted photograph-matching system to monitor naturally marked harbor seals at Tugidak Island, Alaska
• Topics: Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
• Year: 2008

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