Our Mission

The Northwest Atlantic Seal Research Consortium (NASRC) recognizes that healthy populations of all marine resources including fishes, seals, whales, and other species are important components of healthy marine ecosystems. We are committed to providing answers to questions about seal populations by using comprehensive research data and analysis.

What We Do

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Working collaboratively to improve our understanding of the ecological role of seals in the Northwest Atlantic.


 

Research.

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Our overall research goals are to improve our understanding of the ecological role of seals. This encompasses a vast array of disciplines and partnerships with research conducted through the consortium itself as well as by determining data gaps and aiding collaborative approaches to solving issues.   MORE...

Education.

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The consortium aims to be a trusted resource for information to address many of the complex issues involving seals in the region by providing knowledge based resources, holding workshops and conferences, participating in community outreach events and by supporting student endeavors.  MORE...

Citizen Science.

Have you seen a tag? A uniquely marked individual? An interesting behavior? Or maybe you are not quite sure what it is you saw? The Marine Animal Identification Network provides information on tagged animals (primarily seals) and a database of sightings.  MORE..