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    Dr. Randall W. Davis  
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Brandon, E.A., Calkins, D.G., Loughlin, T.R., Davis, R.W. (2005) Neonatal growth of Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) pups in Alaska. Fisheries Bulletin 103:246–257.  PDF
 

 
 

Gamel, C.M., Davis, R.W. (2005) Reproductive Energetics and Female Attendance Patterns of Cape Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) During Early Lactation. American Midland Naturalist 153:152–170.  PDF
 

 
 

Evans, W.E., Thomas, J.A., Davis, R.W. (2004) Vocalizations from Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) during diving and foraging.  In: Advances in the Study of Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins, pages 541-547.  J. Thomas, C. Moss, and M. Vader (eds). University of Chicago Press.  PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Polasek, L., Watson, R., Fuson, A., Williams, T.M., Kanatous, S.B. (2004) The diving paradox: new insights into the role of the dive response in air-breathing vertebrates. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A 138:263-268  PDF
 

 
 

Williams, T.M., Fuiman, L.A., Horning, M., Davis, R. (2004) The cost of foraging by a marine predator, the Wedell seal Leptonychotes weddelli: pricing by the stroke. The Journal of Experimental Biology 207:973-982.  PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W. Hagey, W., Horning, M. (2004) Monitoring the behavior and multi-dimensional of Weddell seals using an animal-borne video and data recorder. Mem. Natl. Polar Res., Spec Issue, 58:150-156.  PDF
 

 
 

Fuson, A.L., Cowan, D.F., Kanatous, S.B., Polasek, L.K., Davis, R.W. (2003). Adaptations to diving hypoxia in the heart, kidneys and splanchnic organs of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). Journal of Experimental Biology 206:4139-4154. PDF
 

 
 

Watson, R.R., Miller, T.A., Davis, R.W. (2003). Immunohistochemical fiber typing of harbor seal skeletal muscle. Journal of Experimental Biology 206:4105-4111.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Fuiman, L.A., Williams, T.M., Horning, M., Hagey, W. (2003). Classification of Weddel seal dives based on 3-dimensional movements and video-recorded observations. Marine Ecology Progress Series 264:109-122.   PDF
 

 
 

Fuiman, L.A., Davis, R.W., Williams, T.M. (2002). Behavior of midwater fishes under the Antarctic ice: observations by a predator. Mar. Biol. 140:815-822.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Ortega-Ortiz, J.G., Ribic, C.A., Evans, W.E., Biggs, D.C., Ressler, P.H., Cady, R.B., Leben, R.R., Mullin, K.D., Würsig, B. (2002). Cetacean habitat in the northern oceanic Gulf of Mexico. Deep-Sea Res. I 49:121-142.    PDF
 

 
 

Ranneft, D.M., Eaker, H., Davis, R.W. (2001) A guide to the pronunciation and meaning of cetacean taxonomic names. Aquatic Mammals 27.2, 183-195   PDF
 

 
 

Williams, T.M., Haun, J., Davis, R.A., Fuiman, L.A., Kohin, S. (2001). A killer appetite: metabolic consequences of carnivory in marine mammals. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A 129:785-796.   PDF
 

 
 

Polasek, L.K., Davis, R.W. (2001). Heterogeneity of myoglobin distribution in the locomotory muscles of five cetacean species. J. Exp. Biol. 204:209-215.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Fuiman, L.A., Williams, T.M. Le Boeuf, B.J. (2001). Three-dimensional movements and swimming activity of a northern elephant seal. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A 129:759-770.   PDF
 

 
 

Lowry, L.F., Burkanov, V.N., Frost, K.J., Simpkins, M.A., Davis, R., DeMaster, D.P., Surydam, R., Springer, A. (2000). Habitat use and habitat selection by spotted seals (Phoca largha) in the Bering Sea. Can J Zool 78:1959-1971.   PDF
 

 
 

Williams, T.M., Davis, R.W., Fuiman, L.A., Francis, J., Le Boeuf, B.J., Horning, M., Calambokidis, J., Croll, D.A. (2000). Sink or swim: strategies for cost-effective diving by marine mammals. Science 288:133-136.   PDF
 

 
 

Kanatous, S.B., DiMichele, L.V., Cowan, D.F., Davis, R.W. (1999). High aerobic capacities in the skeletal muscles of pinnipeds: adaptations to diving hypoxia.  J. Appl. Physiol. 86(4):1247-1256.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Kanatous, S.B. (1999). Convective oxygen transport and tissue oxygen consumption in Weddell seals during aerobic dives. J. Exp. Biol. 202:1091-1113.   PDF
 

 
 

Skrovan, R.C., Williams, T.M., Berry, P.S., Moore, P.W., Davis, R.W. (1999). The diving physiology of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). J. Exp. Biol. 202:2749-2761.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Fuiman, L.A., Williams, T.M., Collier, S.O., Hagey, W.P., Kanatous, S.B., Kohin, S. Horning, M. (1999). Hunting behavior of a marine mammal beneath the Antarctic fast ice. Science 283:993-996.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Fargion, G.S., May, N., Leming, T.D., Baumgartner, M., Evans, W.E., Hansen, L.J., Mullin, K. (1998). Physical habitat of cetaceans along the Continental Slope in the North-central and Western Gulf of Mexico. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 14(3):490-507.   PDF
 

 
 

Lowry, L.F., Frost, K.J., Davis, R., DeMaster, D.P., Suydam, R.S. (1998). Movements and behavior of satellite-tagged spotted seals (Phoca largha) in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Polar Biol. 19: 221-230.   PDF
 

 
 

Ribic, C.A., Davis, R., Hess, N., Peake, D. (1997). Distribution of seabirds in the northern Gulf of Mexico in relation to mesoscale features: initial observations. ICES J. Mar. Sci. 54:545-551.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Worthy, G.A.J., Würsig, B., Lynn, S.K., Townsend, F.I. (1996). Diving behavior and at-sea movements of an Atlantic spotted dolphin in the Gulf of Mexico. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 12(4):569-581.   PDF
 

 
 

Weller, D.W., Würsig, B., Whitehead, H., Norris, J.C., Lynn, S.K., Davis, R.W., Clauss, N., Brown, P. (1996). Observations of an interaction between sperm whales and short-finned pilot whales in the Gulf of Mexico. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 12(4):588-594.   PDF
 

 
 

Williams, T.M., Davis, R.W., McBain, J.F., Tuomi, P.A., Wilson, R.K., McCormick, C.R., Donoghue, S. (1995). Diagnosing and treating common clinical disorders of oiled sea otters. In: Emergency Care and Rehabilitation of Oiled Sea Otters, Chapter 5.  T.M. Williams and R.W. Davis (eds). University of Alaska Press, Fairbanks, AK, pp. 59-94.   PDF
 

 
 

Boyd, I.L., Woakes, A.J., Butler, P.J., Davis, R.W., Williams, T.M. (1995). Validation of heart rate and doubly labelled water as measures of metabolic rate during swimming in California sea lions. Functional Ecol.  9(2):151-160.   PDF
 

 
 

Castellini, M.S., Davis, R.W., Loughlin, T.R., Williams, T.M. (1993). Blood chemistries and body condition of steller sea lion pups at Marmot Island, Alaska. Mar. Mamm. Sci. 9(2):202-208.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Wartzok, D., Elsner, R., Stone, H. (1992). A small video camera attached to a Weddell seal: A new way to observe diving behavior. In: Marine Mammal Sensory Systems. J. Thomas, et al. (eds). Plenum Press, New York, pp 631-642.   PDF
 

 
 

Wartzok, D., Elsner, R., Stone, H., Kelly, B.P., Davis, R.W. (1992) Under-ice movements and the sensory basis of hole finding by ringed and Weddell seals. Can J Zool 70: 1712-1722   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Vincenzo, R.P., Lauer, S.J., Hubl, S.T., McLean, J.W., Witztum, J.L., Young, S.G. (1991).  Lipoproteins in pinnipeds: analysis of a high molecular weight form of apolipoprotein E.  J. Lipid Res. 32: 1013-1023.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Castellini, M.A., Williams, T.M., Kooyman, G.L. (1991). Fuel homeostasis in the harbor seal during submerged swimming.  J. Comp. Physiol. B 160:627-635.   PDF
 

 
 

Wilford, D.C., Gray, A.T., Hempleman, S.C., Davis, R.W., Hill, E.P. (1990). Temperature and the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve of the harbor seal, Phoca vitulina.  Resp. Physiol. 79:137-144.   PDF
 

 
  Wartzok, D., Elsner, R., Mimken, G., Davis, R. (1989). Under-ice movements of Weddell seals. Antarctic J (review) pp. 205-206.   PDF
 
 
 

Davis, R.W., Croxall, J.P., O'Connell, M.J. (1989). The reproductive energetics of gentoo (Pygoscelis papua) and macaroni (Eudyptes chrysolophus) penguins at South Georgia.  J. Anim. Ecol. 58:59-74.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Williams, T.M., Thomas, J.A., Kastelein, R.A., Cornell, L.H. (1988).  The effects of oil contamination and cleaning on sea otters (Enhydra lutris).  II. Metabolism, thermoregulation and bahavior.  Can. J. Zool. 66: 2782-2790.   PDF
 

 
 

Castellini, M.A., Davis, R.W., Kooyman, G.L. (1988). Blood chemistry regulation during repetitive diving in Weddell seals. Physiol. Zool. 61(5):379-386.   PDF
 

 
 

Croxall, J.P., Davis, R.W., O'Connell, M.J. (1988). Diving patterns in relation to diet of gentoo and macaroni penguins at South Georgia. The Condor 90:157-167.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Williams, T.M., Thomas, J.A., Kastelein, R.A., Cornell, L.H. (1988). The effects of oil contamination and cleaning on sea otters (Enhydra lutris). II. Metabolism, thermoregulation, and behavior. Can J Zool 66:2782-2790   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W. (1987). Assessment of steady and non-steady state fuel homeostasis using the constant isotope infusion method. In: Marine Mammal Energetics, A. Huntley, D.P. Costa, G. Worthy, M.A. Castellini (eds).  Soc. Mar. Mamm. sp. Pub 1, pp. 15-28.   PDF
 

 
 

Le Boeuf, B.J., Costa, D.P., Huntley, A.C. (1986). Pattern and depth of dives in Northern elephant seals, Mirounga angustirostris).  J. Zool., Lond. (A) 208:1-7.   PDF
 

 
 

Kooyman, G.L., Davis, R.W., Coxall, J.P. (1986). Diving behavior of Antarctic fur seals. In: Fur seals: Maternal Strategies on Land and at Sea. Roger Gentry and Gerald Kooyman (eds). pp. 115-125.   PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Williams, T.M., Kooyman, G.L. (1985). Swimming metabolism of yearling and adult harbor seals Phoca vitulina. Physiol. Zool. 58(5):590-596.   PDF
 

 
 

Croxall, J.P., Everson, I., Kooyman, G.L., Ricketts, C., Davis, R.W. (1985). Fur seal diving behaviour in relation to vertical distribution of krill. J. Anim. Ecol. 54:1-8.   PDF
 

 
  Davis, R.W. (1983). Lactate and glucose metabolism in the resting and diving harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). J. Comp. Physiol. 153:275-288.  PDF
 
 
 

Kooyman, G.L., Castellini, M.A., Davis, R.W., Maue, R.A. (1983). Aerobic diving limits of immature Weddell seals. J. Comp. Physiol. 151:171-174.  PDF
 

 
 

Davis, R.W., Kooyman, G.L., Croxall, J.P. (1983). Water flux and estimated metabolism of free-ranging gentoo and macaroni penguins at South Georgia. Polar Biol. 2:41-46.   PDF
 

 
 

Castellini, M.A., Davis, R.W., Davis, M., Horning, M. (1983). Antarctic marine life under the McMurdo Ice Shelf at White Island: a link between nutrient influx and seal population. Polar Biol. 2:229-231.   PDF
 

 
  Davis, R. (1983). Maintenance of an observation hole through the McMurdo Ice Shelf for winter oceanography. Antarctic J 18:(4) 12-14.  PDF
 
 
 

Davis, R.W., Castellini, M.A., Kooyman, G.L. Maue, R. (1983). Renal glomerular filtration rate and hepatic blood flow during voluntary diving in Weddell seals. Am J Physiol 245:743-748   PDF
 

 
 

Kooyman, G.L., Davis, R.W., Croxall, J.P., Costa, D.P. (1982). Diving depths and energy requirements of king penguins. Science 217:726-727.   PDF
 

 
 

Robin, E.D., Ensinck, J., Hance, A.J., Newman, A., Lewiston, N., Cornell, L., Davis, R.W., Theodore, J.l. (1981). Glucoregulation and simulated diving in the harbor seal Phoca vitulina. Am. J. Physiol. 241:R293-R300   PDF
 

 
  Kooyman, G.L., Castellini, M.A., Davis, R.W. (1981) Physiology of diving in marine mammals. Ann Rev Physiol 43: 343-356.   PDF
 
 
 

Kooyman, G.L., Wahrenbrock, E.A., Castellini, M.A., Davis, R.W., Sinnett, E.E. (1980). Aerobic and anaerobic metabolism during voluntary diving in Weddell seals: evidence of preferred pathways from blood chemistry and behavior. J. Comp. Physiol. 138:335-346.   PDF
 

 
  Kooyman, G.L., Davis, R.W. (1980) Feeding behavior of female antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus gazella.Antarctic J 15:159-160.  PDF
 
 
 

Kooyman, G.L., Davis, R.W., Castellini, M.A. (1977). Thermal conductance of immersed pinniped and sea otter pelts before and after oiling with Prudhoe Bay crude. In: Fate & Effects of the Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Marine Organisms and Ecosystems, Chapter 14.  D.A. Wolf, (ed). Pergammon Press, N.Y., pp. 151-156.   PDF