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USGS Alaska Science Center Polar Bear Maternal Dens
Citation
USGS Alaska Science Center, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, 20101231, Catalogue of Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Maternal Den Locations in the Beaufort Sea and Neighboring Regions, Alaska, 1910 – 2010: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series568. https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/4993

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Description
This report presents data on the approximate locations and methods of discovery of 392 polar bear (Ursus maritimus) maternal dens found in the Beaufort Sea and neighboring regions between 1910 and 2010 that are archived by the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska. A description of data collection methods, biases associated with collection method, primary time periods, and spatial resolution are provided. more

Polar bears in the Beaufort Sea and nearby regions den on both the sea ice and on land. Standardized VHF surveys and satellite radio telemetry data provide a general understanding of where polar bears have denned in this region over the past 3 decades. Den observations made during other research activities and anecdotal reports from other government agencies, coastal residents, and industry personnel also are reported. Data on past polar bear maternal den locations are provided to inform the public and to provide information for natural resource agencies in planning activities to avoid or minimize interference with polar bear maternity dens.

Scope
Themes:
Biology > Mammals
Keywords:
Marine/Coastal, PN, Chuckchee Sea, PNW, Beaufort Sea, Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774

Geographical coverage
PN, Chuckchee Sea
PNW, Beaufort Sea [Marine Regions]

Temporal coverage
1910 - 2010

Taxonomic coverage
Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 [WoRMS]

Parameter
Occurrence of biota

Contributors
U. S. Geological Survey; Alaska Science Center, moredata creator

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OBIS-USA: US Ocean Biodiversity Informaton System, more


Dataset status: Completed
Data type: Data
Data origin: Research: field survey
Metadatarecord created: 2015-04-29
Information last updated: 2015-05-08
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