What was the primary reason for the decline of the northern fur seal population in the 1800s?

Fur Seal Population and Tagging Study

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Natural predators
Pollution
Climate change
Hunting for pelts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did biologists first start noticing the return of fur seals to the island?
1970
1990
1980
1960
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge in accurately counting the fur seal population?
Lack of funding
Inaccessibility of certain areas
Weather conditions
Predation by other animals
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Approximately how many fur seals are currently at the colony?
2,000
1,200
1,000
500
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What adaptation helps fur seals stay warm in cold water?
Fast swimming
Large size
Dense fur
Thick blubber
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do most of the tagged fur seals in the Farallon Islands originate from?
Alaska
San Miguel Island
Hawaii
Commander Islands
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of tagging fur seals?
To identify their age
To track their diet
To monitor their health
To study their migration patterns
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