Antarctic Seals: Research Methods and Techniques

Preface D. B. Siniff Introduction R. M. Laws 1. Identification of species R. M. Laws 2. Estimation of population sizes A. W. Erickson, D. B. Siniff and A. J. Harwood 3. Immobilization and capture A. W. Erickson and M. N. Bester 4. Marking techniques and programmes A. W. Erickson, M. N. Bester and R. M. Laws 5. Telemetry and electronic technology J. L. Bengtson 6. Behaviour I. Stirling, R. L. Gentry and T. S. McCann 7. Killing methods W. N. Bonner 8. Morphometrics, specimen collection and preservation W. N. Bonner and R. M. Laws 9. Genetic based studies for stock separation P. D. Shaughnessy, R. J. Hofman, T. E. Dowling and W. M. Brown 10. Collection of material for determination of organochlorine and heavy metal levels P. D. Shaughnessy 11. Age determination T. S. McCann 12. Reproduction R. M. Laws and A. A. Sinha 13. Diet J. P. Croxall 14. Bioenergetics S. S. Anderson, D. Costa and M. A. Fedak 15. Development of technology and research needs R. M. Laws 16. Appendices Index.