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    • Alaska Northern Fur Seal Tag Data, 1992-2017

    Metadata Updated: April 1, 2026

    This dataset contains information regarding the capture and tagging of northern fur seals on the Pribilof Islands and Bogoslof Island, Alaska, from 1992 to 2017.

    Access & Use Information

    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Dates

    Metadata Date March 4, 2026
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) May 28, 2019 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update continual

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NMFS AFSC

    Other Data Resources

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date March 4, 2026
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) May 28, 2019 (publication)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact, Custodian)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:27635
    Access Constraints Cite As: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Alaska Northern Fur Seal Tag Data, 1992-2017 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/27635., Access Constraints: User must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy., Use Constraints: User must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Communication and collaboration with data set authors is strongly encouraged. Cite dataset as: Alaska Ecosystems Program. 2019. Alaska northern fur seal tag data, 1992-2017. NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal. https://noaa-fisheries-afsc.data.socrata.com/Species/Alaska-Northern-Fur-Seal-Tag-Data-1992-2017/nvhy-vag6, Distribution Liability: Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
    Bbox East Long -169.47
    Bbox North Lat 57.25
    Bbox South Lat 56.54
    Bbox West Long -170.42
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update continual
    Harvest Object Id dbf105b8-eaa8-43f4-ae46-96490e2836c5
    Harvest Source Id 26a29bb9-50b0-47fd-920b-edc74aa6ec76
    Harvest Source Title NMFS AFSC
    Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
    Lineage All data are collected by field scientists, generally from July - October of each year, stationed on St. Paul and St. George Islands. Animals are captured by hand or with hoop-net, restrained, measured, tagged, and released.
    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-170.42, 56.54], [-169.47, 56.54], [-169.47, 57.25], [-170.42, 57.25], [-170.42, 56.54]]]}
    Progress underDevelopment
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1992

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