Ecosystem based management and apex predators in the California Current System
Abstract
A key component of ecosystem-based management is better understanding of and quantification of trophic interactions. Bioenergetics models use a combination of predator population energetic requirements, prey energy density, and predator diet composition to quantify consumption of prey resources and evaluate the impact of predator consumption on fishery and community resources. This project will continue data collection as part of ecosystem-based management approach in the California Current System related to foraging strategies, diving behavior, and habitat associations in an apex predator ~ California sea lion (Zalophus californianus).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612659
Entities
People
- Julie Thayer
Organizations
- Farallon Institute
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy