Observations of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) in the southeastern Barents and Pechora seas in February 1993 |
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Authors: | TORE HAUG KJELL TORMOD NILSSEN |
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Institution: | Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquacuhure, P.O. Box 2511, N-9002 Tromsø, Norway. |
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Abstract: | A total of 138 walruses ( Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus ), including 21 cow/calf pairs, were observed during a ship-board survey in the southeastern Barents and Pechora seas 5-17 February 1993. The observations confirm these areas as wintering and nursery grounds for the species. |
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