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June 14, 2026Open Access

2025 Aerial survey of ice seals field report

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CCCynthia L. ChristmanEMErin E. MorelandSKStacie M. Koslovsky

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Overview

Randomized trial estimates seal populations across species in U.S. Arctic waters, indicating their habitat availability.

Key Points

  • To provide a comprehensive estimate of the abundance of ice-associated seal species in U.S. Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
  • Conducted aerial surveys over the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas in a single season.
  • Focused on four species: bearded, ringed, ribbon, and spotted seals.
  • Utilized previous survey data and established methodologies for abundance estimates.
  • The survey offers updated abundance estimates for bearded and ringed seals, critical for conservation efforts.
  • Data indicates the availability of ice habitat has implications for seal population health.
  • Survey results contribute to ongoing assessments under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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Christman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e46dbb1cc60ccdea8b801https://doi.org/10.25923/r9q8-5b95
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