Most of the world’s northern fur seals live on the Pribilof Islands. But the number of animals on St. Paul and St. George has been steadily dropping for more than a decade. A new study could provide fresh insight into what’s causing the decline. But island residents say they already know what’s to blame and want the federal government to take action.
- St. Paul and Fur Seal photos at Flickr
- VIDEO: Fur Seal Science on St. Paul Island, Alaska
- Northern Fur Seal — Wikipedia
More Stories from the Pribilof Islands
- Crashed St. George economy hoping for revival — 23 Jan 2008
- Pribilofs struggle with economic hardship — 21 Jan 2008
- Documents detail island’s dark past — 5 Dec 2007
- Staying with Harold — 27 Oct 2007 (republished 19 Mar 2008)
- Bottom of a Mystery — 20 Oct 2007 (republished 19 Mar 2008)
Annie Feidt, APRN – St. Paul Island
