Thursday, 22 February 2018

Ocean winds influence seal pup migration


Date:  February 13, 2018
Source:  American Geophysical Union

Summary:
Scientists have confirmed what native Alaskans have observed for centuries -- maritime winds influence the travel patterns of northern fur seal pups. New research shows strong winds can potentially displace seal pups by hundreds of kilometers during their first winter migration.


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