From Australian Oceans Data Network

Elephant Seal Sightings, Heard Island (1949 to 1960)

Created 13/03/2025

Updated 13/03/2025

At Heard Island, Southern Indian Ocean, seals were branded between 1949-1953. Seal length was measured in feet and inches. Recaptures of seals were made up until 1955, and growth and age-specific survival was calculated.

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Title Elephant Seal Sightings, Heard Island (1949 to 1960)
Language eng
Licence notspecified
Landing Page https://devweb.dga.links.com.au/data/dataset/d1ba5984-baa4-483e-85c4-a8d8a4e496fd
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CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere
metadata@aad.gov.au
Reference Period 05/09/1949 - 05/11/1960
Geospatial Coverage {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[73.24, -53.21], [73.9, -53.21], [73.9, -52.95], [73.24, -52.95], [73.24, -53.21]]]}
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This dataset was originally found on data.gov.au "Elephant Seal Sightings, Heard Island (1949 to 1960)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://devweb.dga.links.com.au/data/dataset/elephant-seal-sightings-heard-island-1949-to-1960

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