Marine Mammals are frequently referred to as a sentinel species, reflecting the health of our oceans, the impacts of a changing climate, and the lasting effects of environmental contamination. This project began with the desire to understand how influenza is maintained, evolves, and transmits in wild species. Through a growing network of collaborations, this project has expanded to address a wide range of internal and external factors that impact the spread of infectious disease within and between species. The grey seal captures also enables substantial insights on grey seal biology, diet, and genetics, and migratory and reproductive patterns.
GREY SEAL PUP CAPTURES