Harbor seal population dynamics
We study the harbour seal population in Kattegat and Skagerack and the southern parts of the Baltic Sea.
We study the harbour seal population in Kattegat and Skagerack and the southern parts of the Baltic Sea.
The population has had a dramatic history of population increase and decline.
Historical development
Historical development
The population has been targeted by:
*hunting
*mass mortality in epizootic disease
*density dependence
*recovery
Future risks and prospects
Future risks and prospects
The population has an intrinsic growth rate of 12% and can tolerate some stressors. However, density dependence is starting to act. We documents the development.