Antarctic Seals : Research Methods and Techniques (Paperback)

Preface D. B. Siniff; Introduction R. M. Laws; 1. Identification of species R. M. Laws; 2. Estimation of population sizes A. W. Erickson, D. B. Siniff and A. J. Harwood; 3. Immobilization and capture A. W. Erickson and M. N. Bester; 4. Marking techniques and programmes A. W. Erickson, M. N. Bester and R. M. Laws; 5. Telemetry and electronic technology J. L. Bengtson; 6. Behaviour I. Stirling, R. L. Gentry and T. S. McCann; 7. Killing methods W. N. Bonner; 8. Morphometrics, specimen collection and preservation W. N. Bonner and R. M. Laws; 9. Genetic based studies for stock separation P. D. Shaughnessy, R. J. Hofman, T. E. Dowling and W. M. Brown; 10. Collection of material for determination of organochlorine and heavy metal levels P. D. Shaughnessy; 11. Age determination T. S. McCann; 12. Reproduction R. M. Laws and A. A. Sinha; 13. Diet J. P. Croxall; 14. Bioenergetics S. S. Anderson, D. Costa and M. A. Fedak; 15. Development of technology and research needs R. M. Laws; 16. Appendices; Index.