Chiswell Island Update from the Alaska SeaLife Center

Posted on: June 5, 2008 | SeaLife Center | Comments Off | Print Article | Rate Post:

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As of this morning (6/5/08), 18 Steller sea lion pups have been born on Chiswell Island. The first pup of the season was lost to high surf conditions; fortunately, that is the only loss so far. The number of Steller sea lion pups born to date is above average compared to the previous nine years. Researchers predict a good season in terms of the total number of pups born this year.

The Alaska SeaLife Center has monitored Steller sea lions on the island since October 1998 using remote video cameras. It is the only live feed of Steller sea lions in their natural habitat currently running in the world.

http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/research/index.php?page=chiswell.php