how come you chose to investigate human impacts on the health of Galapogos sea lions instead of just general

Question: how come you chose to investigate human impacts on the health of Galapogos sea lions instead of just general science?:)xxxxx
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  career,
  galapogos,
  scientist,
  sea lions
Asked by jacintamartin to Paddy on 12 Jun 2011.
- Paddy Brock answered on 12 Jun 2011:
  
  Because the Galapagos sea lion is particularly endangered by disease. Pet dogs carry diseases that seals and sea lions can catch and as more and more people move out to live on the Galapagos Islands, there are more and more dogs living close to the sea lions that could give them diseases. Have a look here for more info: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/41668/0.

Question: how come you chose to investigate human impacts on the health of Galapogos sea lions instead of just general science?:)xxxxx