Name: A 2022 update to trends of seabirds and seals in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.07712023

Title	A 2022 update to trends of seabirds and seals in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape
Authors	S. Mduduzi Seakamela Biodiversity and Coastal Research, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), email: Smseakamela@environment.gov.za M.J. Masotla Biodiversity and Coastal Research, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Azwianewi Makhado Biodiversity and Coastal Research, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Publisher	Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (2023)
Contributors	Contact Person: S. Mduduzi Seakamela Biodiversity and Coastal Research, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), email: Smseakamela@environment.gov.za
Abstract	This report provides an update on the trends for seals and seabirds in Saldanha Bay for the year 2022. The Benguela Upwelling Ecosystem is home to various endemic seabirds and a single species of fur seal, exclusive to the southern African region (South Africa, Namibia, and Angola). The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been conducting extensive monitoring of population trends, diet, and foraging behavior of multiple seabird species. The objective is to gather valuable insights into crucial distribution areas and identify key prey species.
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Temporal extent	10 Oct 2022 – 10 Oct 2022
Geographic extent	North: -32.9973 South: -33.094283 West: 17.84303 East: 18.042843
Keywords	Saldanha Bay, Seabirds, Seals

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