The Consortium is conducting a long-term research program on marine mammals and their interactions with fisheries, other species and oceanographic conditions in the North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Bering Sea.

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Steller sea lions being fed

Genes in a Bottle:
Using DNA analysis to solve a dietary dilemma

To conserve declining populations of Steller sea lions in western Alaska, it is important to understand their diet. But determining what and how much sea lions eat is complicated. A recent Consortium study tests a sophisticated DNA analysis technique to answer these and other questions. The results could have far-reaching impacts.

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November 30, 2011

 

Steller sea lion research

Metabolic Mysteries:
Researchers explore connection between heart rate and energy expenditure

How much energy do Steller sea lions expend while diving and foraging in the remote North Pacific Ocean? Answering this question can help to conserve endangered populations. Two new Consortium studies examine the role of diving and digestion in metabolism.

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September 7, 2011

 

Steller sea lion research

Diving for Dinner
The mechanics of foraging and commuting in Steller sea lions

Foraging at sea is always a gamble for Steller sea lions. It is hard work to swim out to prey fields and dive for hours, and small changes in ocean conditions can hamper the hunt. Two new Consortium studies shed light on how ocean currents can affect the cost of foraging.

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January 17, 2011


FALL 2011 NEWSLETTER

INTO THE LAB ...
Pacific white-sided dolphins have recently reappeared in the in-shore waters of British Columbia? What is driving this change and how much fish do the dolphins require? [more]


FROM THE FIELD ...
It’s the end of summer, a time when scientists traditionally wrap up their field seasons in this part of the world, and either head back to the laboratory to figure out what they accomplished or gear up for more field work in another location. [more]

NUMBER CRUNCHING
As technology progresses, scientists are able to collect more and more data from animals behaving naturally in the field. Perversely, this wealth of ‘data’ sometimes makes it more difficult for scientists to extract useful ‘information’. Consortium scientists are using cutting edge technology to gather and interpret data on the elusive northern fur seals. [more]

 

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