Folklore and chimerical numbers: Review of a millennium of interaction between fur seals and humans in the New Zealand region

摘要: Abstract The increase in numbers and range expansion of New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri Lesson) the region has prompted many people to comment on their effects marine coastal environments. Overall there are anomalies data describing distribution abundance region, is a need for better understanding interactions with humans impacts environment. resulting from present pattern re‐colonisation differs perception before decimation by humans. We hypothesise that pristine was temperate rather than subantarctic. Previously published records which have documented changes species shown be wanting. most controversial management issue interaction commercial fisheries where we conclude neither extreme options, culling nor closure some ...