Recent estimates of reproductive rates for harp seals in the northwest Atlantic / B. Sjare, G.B. Stenson, and W.G. Warren.: Fs70-1/2000-077E-PDF

The pregnancy rate and mean age of sexual maturity of harp seals are two important reproductive parameters with respect to the management of this species in the northwest Atlantic. They may be useful indices of population change, and in addition, pregnancy rate data are incorporated into the current harp seal population model. This research document provides new data on these parameters, describes the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s (DFO’s) general reproductive sampling protocol and presents new data on pregnancy rates and mean age of sexual maturity from 1995-1997.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Canada. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat.
Title Recent estimates of reproductive rates for harp seals in the northwest Atlantic / B. Sjare, G.B. Stenson, and W.G. Warren.
Series title Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 2000/077
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references (p. 6-7).
Publishing information Ottawa : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2000.
Author / Contributor Sjare, Becky L.,1958-
Stenson, Garry B. (Garry Bruce), 1954-
Warren, W. G.
Description 14 p. : fig., graphs, tables.
Catalogue number
  • Fs70-1/2000-077E-PDF
Subject terms Fisheries resources
Seals
Fishing area
Fisheries management
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