Biology of Puget Sound marine mammals and marine birds: Population health and evidence of pollution effects
The objective of this research was to determine whether detrimental effects possibly caused by toxic chemicals could be observed in
Bacterial contamination related to harbor seals in Puget Sound, Washington
High concentrations of fecal coliforms have been reported at several sites in northern Hood Canal where hundreds of harbor seals
Censuses and disturbance of harbor seals at Woodard Bay and recommendations for protection
The Woodard Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area was purchased by the state of Washington. One of the important features of this
Chemical contamination of harbor seal pups in Puget Sound
This report summarizes the results of chemical analyses of harbor seal pups found dead at two sites in Puget Sound.
Toxic contaminants in Puget Sound wildlife
Studies on birds and marine mammals from around the world indicate that environmental contaminants have adversely affected wildlife. This is
Temporal trends in contaminants in Puget Sound harbor seals
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are the most abundant marine mammal species in Washington State and occur throughout the marine waters
PCBs and PBDEs in Salish Sea harbour seals from 1984 to 2014: notable improvements following regulatory changes
As high trophic level, non-migratory marine mammals, harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) inhabiting the Salish Sea provide an integrated signal of
Suspected Surplus Killing of Harbor Seal Pups (Phoca vitulina) by Killer Whales (Orcinus orca)
Within the inland waters of Washington State and southern British Columbia Province, 3 distinct ecotypes of killer whales (Orcinus orca)
Causes and Patterns of Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Mortality at Smith Island, Washington, 2004-2010
Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) are the most common and widely distributed pinniped in Washington State coastal waters. Serving as sentinels