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Spatial and temporal patterns of foraging of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in Porsangerfjord: from behavioural interpretation to resource selection.
Ramasco, Virginie (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2015-09-24)The coastal cod stock of the Porsangerfjord has drastically declined in the 80’s and never fully recovered since. A population of harbour seals, known to be resident in the fjord all year round, has been hypothesised to act as predator-pit for cod in the area, affecting its lack of recovery. In order to understand the role of these seals in this local marine ecosystem, their foraging behaviour ...