Using Animal-Borne Cameras to Quantify Prey Field, Habitat Characteristics and Foraging Success in a Marine Top Predator.

摘要

The specific aims of the study are to: (1) quantify the prey fields encountered by adult female Australian fur seals in various habitats using video footage recorded on the seals; (2) determine seal movements at the fine-scale appropriate to prey encounters using GPS loggers and 3-axis accelerometers; (3) quantify net energy gain while foraging in different habitats; and (4) establish the habitat characteristics and individual factors that influence these parameters.