AFSC/NMML/CCEP: Characterizing and quantifying California sea lion and Pacific harbor seal use of offshore oil and gas platforms in California, 2013-2015
California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) and Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) use offshore oil and gas platforms as resting and foraging areas.  Both species are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (1972).  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is required to collect information from …