Marine Mammal Institute

Petrauskas L, Atkinson S, Gulland F, Mellish J-AE, Horning M. Monitoring glucocorticoid response to rehabilitation and research procedures in California and Steller sea lions. Journal of Experimental Zoology. Part A, Ecological Genetics and Physiology. 2008 ;309(2):73-82.

Petrauskas L, Tuomi PA, Atkinson S. Noninvasive monitoring of stress hormone levels in a female Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) pup undergoing rehabilitation. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2006 ;37(1):75-78.

Mellish J-AE, Hennen D, Thomton J, Petrauskas L, Atkinson S, Calkins D. Permanent marking in an endangered species: physiological response to hot branding in Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). Wildlife Research. 2007 ;34:43-47.

Petrauskas L, Atkinson S. Variation of fecal corticosterone concentrations in captive Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in relation to season and behavior. Aquatic Mammals. 2006 ;32:168-174.