The Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle on Necker Island, 1983
Description:
Abstract: Between 24 July and 6 August 1983, a two-person National Marine Fisheries Service field camp examined the Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schauinslandi, and green turtle, Chelonia mydas, populations of Necker Island. Forty-three seals were identified, photographic records for seal identification were made, and 21 animals were bleach marked. Of three pups at Necker, only one weaned during the study period and was tagged. A pregnant femals was found dead and a necropsy was performed. Eight…
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Date:
October 1985
Creator:
Morrow, Robert J. & Buelna, Elizabeth K.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department