Movements of the bearded seal in the White Sea monitored by satellite telemetry
Journal: Czech Polar Reports
Year: 2024

Movements and distribution data of the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) in the White Sea during summer and autumn were obtained as a result of tagging with satellite telemetry transmitters (STT). Russian-made Pulsar STTs operated in the Argos system. Catching and tagging of bearded seals was carried out in the Onega and Mezen bays in 2014, 2015 and 2017. Altogether, 7 STTs were installed on seals of different ages and sexes. Analysis of satellite telemetry data showed that during the non-ice p