作者: SP Kirkman , WH Oosthuizen , MA Meÿer , SM Seakamela , LG Underhill
DOI: 10.2989/1814232X.2011.637354
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摘要: The range of the Cape fur seal Arctocephalus pusillus population largely coincides with region cold, nutrient-rich Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) adjoining west coast South Africa, Namibia and Angola. Range-wide scientific monitoring was initiated in 1970s to inform on management questions related commercial harvesting seal–fishery interactions. Since 1970s, seal-related goals have changed, especially Africa where ceased 1990 government has conformed advice against culling seals for intended benefit fisheries. However, renewed impetus been provided research through expansion ‘ecosystem-based management’ concept region, as well improved international cooperation marine resources. Together wide-scale ecosystem changes environment, forecast effects ...