Antarctic Fur Seal dive data

To quantify the winter diving behaviour and vertical habitat use of adult female Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) we tracked females using Wildlife Computers Time-Depth Recorders (TDRs). Females were captured towards the end of the lactation period (March/April) and the TDR was attached dorsally to the fur approximately 10 cm anterior to the rump using a two-part epoxy. TDRs were retrieved just prior to or after giving birth the following season. Data files were extracted from the tags using the Wildlife Computers software Instrument Helper.

为量化成年雌性南极海狗（Arctocephalus gazella）的冬季潜水行为与垂直生境利用特征，本研究借助野生动物计算机公司（Wildlife Computers）生产的时间深度记录仪（Time-Depth Recorders, TDRs）对雌性个体开展追踪。研究对象于哺乳期末期（3月/4月）被捕获，随后采用双组分环氧树脂将TDR固定于背部距臀部前方约10厘米处的皮毛表面。记录仪于下一个繁殖季分娩前后完成回收，数据文件通过野生动物计算机公司的配套软件Instrument Helper从标签设备中导出。