Whale Shark Genetics

Whale Sharks of the World Large pelagic vertebrates pose special conservation challenges because their movements generally exceed the boundaries of any single jurisdiction. To assess the population structure of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), we sequenced complete...

OREHP Hatchery

Carlsbad Hatchery Established in 1995, HSWRI’s Leon Raymond Hubbard Jr., Marine Fish Hatchery is a White Seabass broodstock hatchery built specifically for this purpose in Carlsbad, California. With base funding from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife,...

SeaWorld San Diego Related Research

When the Institute was incorporated as a non-profit by the founders of SeaWorld a year before the first SeaWorld opened in San Diego, their intent was to promote the study of marine animals toward the benefit of wild populations. Observing this conservation ethos,...

Ratite Noise Study

Effects of Low Aircraft Overflights Noise study on emus’ reactions to aircraft Publication: Bowles, A.E., E. Berg, and N. Abraham, 1997. Effects of Low-Altitude Overflights on Ratities. PP 646-651. In Proceedings of the 7th International Congress of the...

Greenland Ringed Seals

Satellite tracking of ringed seals We monitored movements and haul-out patterns of four ringed seals Phoca hispida, off Northwest Greenland between 5 June and 31 October 1988 using the Argos Data Collection and Location System. When the seals were hauled out on fast...