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Postsealing genetic variation and population structure of two species of fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella and A. tropicalis).
Molecular ecology - 1 Mar 2000
Wynen L P, Goldsworthy S D, Guinet C, Bester M N, Boyd I L, Gjertz I, Hofmeyr G J, White R W, Slade R
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Commercial sealing in the 18th and 19th centuries had a major impact on the Antarctic and subantarctic fur seal populations (Arctocephalus gazella and A. tropicalis) in the Southern Ocean. The intensive and unrestricted nature of the industry ensured substantial reductions in population sizes and resulted in both species becoming locally extinct at some sites. However, both species are continuing to recover,...
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