History of Scientific Study and Management of the Alaskan Fur Seal, 'Callorhinus ursinus', 1786-1964

摘要

The breeding grounds of the Alaskan fur seal were discovered in 1786 when the United States was a nation 10 yr old. The seal population has now become a resource of great value and its future seems assured. The purpose of the present history is to trace the evolution of zoological research on the fur seals, to discuss the origin and development of research ideas and techniques, and to point out the contributions of research to the present management structure.