The biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: estimates, patterns, and threats
The Mediterranean Sea is a marine biodiversity hot spot. Here we combined an extensive
literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa …
literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa …
Evaluating marine ecosystem health: case studies of indicators using direct observations and modelling methods
A major challenge in ocean and coastal management is to find simple ways to evaluate the
health of such complex ecosystems. This task may prove complicated as selection criteria …
health of such complex ecosystems. This task may prove complicated as selection criteria …
Seabird conservation status, threats and priority actions: a global assessment
JP Croxall, SHM Butchart, BEN Lascelles… - Bird Conservation …, 2012 - cambridge.org
We review the conservation status of, and threats to, all 346 species of seabirds, based on
BirdLife International's data and assessments for the 2010 IUCN Red List. We show that …
BirdLife International's data and assessments for the 2010 IUCN Red List. We show that …
Large-scale effects of offshore wind farms on seabirds of high conservation concern
S Garthe, H Schwemmer, V Peschko, N Markones… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract The North Sea is a key area worldwide for the installation of offshore wind farms
(OWFs). We analysed data from multiple sources to quantify the effects of OWFs on seabirds …
(OWFs). We analysed data from multiple sources to quantify the effects of OWFs on seabirds …
Long‐term individual foraging site fidelity—why some gannets don't change their spots
Many established models of animal foraging assume that individuals are ecologically
equivalent. However, it is increasingly recognized that populations may comprise individuals …
equivalent. However, it is increasingly recognized that populations may comprise individuals …
Climate change threatens polar bear populations: a stochastic demographic analysis
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) depends on sea ice for feeding, breeding, and movement.
Significant reductions in Arctic sea ice are forecast to continue because of climate warming …
Significant reductions in Arctic sea ice are forecast to continue because of climate warming …
A robust methodology for in vivo T1 mapping
In this article, a robust methodology for in vivo T1 mapping is presented. The approach
combines a gold standard scanning procedure with a novel fitting procedure. Fitting complex …
combines a gold standard scanning procedure with a novel fitting procedure. Fitting complex …
Perspectives in Ornithology Application of Tracking and Data-Logging Technology in Research and Conservation of Seabirds
AE Burger, SA Shaffer - The Auk, 2008 - academic.oup.com
254—PErSPEctivES in ornithology— Auk, vol. 125 movements in seabirds (eg, Anderson
and Ricklefs 1 87). This technology has severe limitations in location precision and range …
and Ricklefs 1 87). This technology has severe limitations in location precision and range …
Integrating stomach content and stable isotope analyses to quantify the diets of pygoscelid penguins
Stomach content analysis (SCA) and more recently stable isotope analysis (SIA) integrated
with isotopic mixing models have become common methods for dietary studies and provide …
with isotopic mixing models have become common methods for dietary studies and provide …
Local depletion by a fishery can affect seabird foraging
S Bertrand, R Joo, C Arbulu Smet… - Journal of Applied …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Long‐term demographic studies show that seabird populations may suffer from competition
with fisheries. Understanding this process is critical for the implementation of an ecosystem …
with fisheries. Understanding this process is critical for the implementation of an ecosystem …