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The long road to recovery: consequences of harassment of Guadalupe fur seals pups

The long road to recovery: consequences of harassment of Guadalupe fur seals pups

Breeding activity at the second breeding site in the San Benito archipelago inspired hope for the species’ recovery, but researchers were shocked by the disturbing behaviour they observed from immature males, which may jeopardize this progress.

Posted in 2024, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Andrew Trites, birth, Claudia Hernández-Camacho, Guadalupe fur seals, harassment, Mexico, MMRU, seals

Grey Whale Watching in Baja California Sur, Mexico

Grey Whale Watching in Baja California Sur, Mexico

It’s that time of year again, when people and grey whales head to the lagoons of Baja California Sur for the annual winter event.

Posted in 2022, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with IOF students, Marine Mammal Research Unit, Mexico, whales

“Race to jellyfish” leaves Mexican fishery in turbulent water

“Race to jellyfish” leaves Mexican fishery in turbulent water

Over the last 20 years, interest in cannonball jellyfish in the Gulf of California, Mexico exploded when Chinese investors saw that the area was a hot spot for the species.

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with fisheries management, jellyfish, Lucas Brotz, Mexico, Research, Sea Around Us

Guadalupe fur seals continue to recover as new colony discovered

Guadalupe fur seals continue to recover as new colony discovered

New colony of Guadalupe fur seals discovered on El Farallón de San Ignacio Island, Gulf of California

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Andrew Trites, Marine Mammal Research Unit, marine mammals, Mexico, Pacific, seals

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