A year in the life of Consortium research

Can entire populations of Steller sea lions virtually disappear in less than 40 years? And if so, which of nature’s mechanisms determine the success or failure of these populations? Is human activity to blame, or are they simply casualties of the ocean around them?

Dozens of Consortium scientists are working collaboratively to answer these questions and many more. This report represents a year of their work and findings.

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January 30, 2008