Harp seal distribution in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean

Description

This layer represents the Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) distribution. During the summer, the Harp seal is in Arctic and it migrates south of its distribution range during the fall. It migrates back to the Arctic after the moulting period which occurs in April and May.

Reference:

DFO. 2020. 2019 Status of Northwest Atlantic Harp Seals, Pagophilus groenlandicus. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2020/020.

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Name Format Description Link
Layer of the Harp seal distribution ESRI Shape Open resource
Data dictionary CSV Open resource
Harp seal distribution Ersi REST Open resource
Harp seal distribution Ersi REST Open resource

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