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Abundance and trends of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardii) in Alaska, 1996-2023
Peter L. Boveng, Gavin M. Brady, Michael F. Cameron…·Heather L. Ziel
The paper tracks harbor seal populations in Alaska from 1996 to 2023, finding varied trends with some stocks increasing and others declining, linked to climate anomalies and glacier retreat.
DOI 10.64898/2026.09.02.748977