Haul-out pattern of itinerant male Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) at Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands

• Published in: Polar research Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 139 - 144
• Main Authors: Carlini, Alejandro R., Daneri, Gustavo A., Casaux, Ricardo, Márquez, Marìa E. I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 01.06.2006

The seasonal haul-out pattern of itinerant male Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) was determined by regular counts at Mossman Peninsula, Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands, from 1996 to 2005. Small numbers of animals began to arrive at the beach in late December / early January (mean date...