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Antarctic Fur Seal entanglements at Bird Island, South Georgia, from 1998 onwards
GB/NERC/BAS/PDC/01208

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Abstract:
Incidences of Antarctic Fur Seals entangled in man-made debris have been recorded at Bird Island since 1988. The majority of entanglements have been Antarctic Fur Seals caught in plastic packaging bands, synthetic line and fishing nets. Where possible these are removed by scientists working at the research base. This data is collected as part of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources's Ecosystem Monitoring Program (CEMP).

Keywords:
Antarctic Fur Seal, Marine debris, entanglement

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