Marine mammal and seabird population changes have contrasting but limited impacts on fisheries catches in the North Sea (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Marine mammal and seabird population changes have contrasting but limited impacts on fisheries catches in the North Sea

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Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) basking on a rocky shore. Recent data shows these charismatic marine mammals have surged in the past few decades. However, new research suggests this increased population size remains compatible with sustainable fisheries.

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Jeremy Kiszka, Ph.D.,Florida International University.

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