The Hawaiian Monk Seal at French Frigate Shoals, 1988-89

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This report is based on an observational study on the Hawaiian monk seal, located at French Frigate Shoals in the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Study took place from April 4th to August 31st 1988 and from March 25th to September 4th 1989. Data was made to conduct atoll-wide beach censuses of monk seals to assess productivity, survival, movements between atolls and islands, and population structure and distribution; furthermore, the study was made to monitor reproduction rates, movement between islands, tagging weaned pups, record injuries and deaths, perform necropsies, and catalogue and destroy debris capable of entangling wildlife.

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[89] p. : ill., tables ; 28 cm.

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Craig, Michael P.; Alcorn, Doris J.; Forsyth, Robert G.; Gerrodette, Tim; Brown, Mary A.; Choy, Barry K. et al. December 1992.

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This report is based on an observational study on the Hawaiian monk seal, located at French Frigate Shoals in the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Study took place from April 4th to August 31st 1988 and from March 25th to September 4th 1989. Data was made to conduct atoll-wide beach censuses of monk seals to assess productivity, survival, movements between atolls and islands, and population structure and distribution; furthermore, the study was made to monitor reproduction rates, movement between islands, tagging weaned pups, record injuries and deaths, perform necropsies, and catalogue and destroy debris capable of entangling wildlife.

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[89] p. : ill., tables ; 28 cm.

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  • Report No.: NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-178
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Craig, Michael P.; Alcorn, Doris J.; Forsyth, Robert G.; Gerrodette, Tim; Brown, Mary A.; Choy, Barry K. et al. The Hawaiian Monk Seal at French Frigate Shoals, 1988-89, report, December 1992; United States. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1050015/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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