Nesterenko V.A., Katin I.O.
Oceanology 2020; 60(2): 220-227
This paper considers the pattern of shore use by seals in relationship with the location of haulout sites, their geomorphological parameters, and the influence of oceanographic conditions. Spotted seals in the southern Sea of Japan, which are known to breed on shore, for pupping and nursing are found to only use spit beaches, barrier spits between two basement massifs, and attached beaches in the pocket-shaped abrasive coves of small and very small islands that provide a sufficient level of sheltering during the breeding season.
