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Fish-Hook Ingestion in Seals (Phoca vitulina and Halichoerus grypus): The Scale of the Problem and a Non-Invasive Method for Removing Fish-Hooks

Author(s):

Nynke Osinga, Pieter ‘t Hart

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Abstract: From 1975 to 2005, the Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre (SRRC) in Pieterburen was confronted with 12 cases of seals that had ingested a fish-hook. During the autopsy on ten seals, perforations were found in the oesophagus, stomach, and intestines. Two seals survived the ingestion of a fish-hook by being fed cotton wool, which prevented a perforation. Most hooks were identified as hooks used in fisheries around wrecked vessels to catch cod. Fishermen are therefore advised to take preventive measures.

Key Words: PHOCA VITULINA; COMMON SEAL; HALICHOERUS GRYPUS; GREY SEAL; REHABILITATION; NECROPSY; FISH-HOOK; FOREIGN OBJECT; NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT; THE NETHERLANDS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1578/AM.32.3.2006.261

Page Numbers: 261 – 264

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