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    • Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope values in sequential segments of vibrissae of unrelated northern fur seal pups and adult females at San Miguel Island, California collected during September 2012 (NCEI Accession 0239459)

    Metadata Updated: March 17, 2023

    We analyzed sequential δ13C and δ15N values along single whiskers sampled from unrelated northern fur seal pups and post-parturient females at San Miguel Island, California. The longest dorsal mystacial vibrissa was plucked from five adult females (4-18 years old) and five pups (~3 months old) during September 2012. Standard length (cm), weight (kg), age, and sex were measured/determined for each individual. We divided each vibrissa into 1 mm segments starting at the proximal end and progressing longitudinally toward the distal end. Segments were weighed (µg), packaged, and sent to a laboratory with a mass spectrometer for stable isotope analyses. Resulting data were analyzed to address the purpose of the study.

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    Metadata Date 2022-06-01T13:14:53Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date March 17, 2023
    Reference Date(s) July 22, 2021 (publication)
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    Metadata Date 2022-06-01T13:14:53Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date March 17, 2023
    Reference Date(s) July 22, 2021 (publication)
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    Access Constraints Cite as: Howard, Tanner J.; Orr, Anthony J.; Narel, Kimberly; Kurle, Carolyn M. (2021). Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope values in sequential segments of vibrissae of unrelated northern fur seal pups and adult females at San Miguel Island, California collected during September 2012 (NCEI Accession 0239459). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0239459. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2012-09-18
    Temporal Extent End 2012-09-28

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