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    The impact of sea kayak tourism and recreation on harbor seal behavior in Kenai Fjords National Park: integrating research with outreach, education, and tourism

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    Author
    Jezierski, Caroline M.
    Chair
    Norcross, Brenda
    Committee
    Hoover-Miller, Anne
    Wynne, Kate M.
    Polasek, Lori
    Keyword
    Harbor seal
    Kayak touring
    Kenai Fjords National Park
    Harbor seal behavior
    Effect of human beings on harbor seals
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11122/12822
    Abstract
    "Increasing numbers of sea kayakers in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska prompted a study to evaluate human disturbance on harbor seals. Harbor seal behavior recorded during the molt from 2004-2006 via remotely controlled cameras and direct field observations were used to evaluate effects of human activities. Behaviors of the seals observed in the presence and absence of kayakers/walkers were contrasted by method of collection, year, presence of humans, presence of a guide, and guide training. Results demonstrated that harbor seals abandoned the ice and were more alert when kayakers were present than when humans were absent. Harbor seals became progressively sensitive to the presence of walkers. Sea kayak guides were advised to observe seal behavior and minimize contact by avoiding areas with high concentrations of hauled-out seals. Educational training provided to sea kayak guides effectively reduced the impact of human disturbance on harbor seals"--Leaf iii
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    Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2009
    Date
    2009-12
    Type
    Thesis
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