Stellar Sea Lions Puget Sound. The steller sea lion ( eumetopias jubatus) was listed as a species of special concern under the species at risk act (sara) in 2004. Jessica j stocking and gary j.
Steller sea lions are found in puget sound during much of the year. A new study shows that increased populations of seals and sea lions are eating far more of puget sound’s threatened chinook than previously known, potentially hampering recovery.
Steller Sea Lion, Eumetopias Jubatus ~ Like All Members Of The Eared Seal Family Otariidae, Steller Sea Lions Can Support Themselves.
Pollock, atka mackerel, pacific herring, capelin, pacific sandlance,.
May Be Frequently Seen Resting In The Water (Rafted) Together In Groups In Puget Sound.
The steller sea lion ( eumetopias jubatus) was delisted from state.
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Map Showing Range For Western And Eastern Distinct Population Segments.
Once considered vermin, the steller sea lion is one of the most intensively studied marine mammals in the north pacific, and is viewed by many as a symbol of a healthy marine.
Pollock, Atka Mackerel, Pacific Herring, Capelin, Pacific Sandlance,.
The steller sea lion (eumetopias jubatus) also known as the northern sea lion, is a threatened species of sea lion in the northern pacific.
