Seabirds are at risk of decline from multiple threats, including artificial light resulting in their
grounding (“fallout”). Without evidence, it can be assumed that seabirds travel short …

Conservation management decisions are challenging due to multiple, competing values
(objectives) held by various parties, complex management options (alternatives), potential …

Areas beyond national jurisdiction, or the high seas, are vital to life on Earth. However, the
conservation of these areas, for example, through area‐based management tools (ABMTs) …

The ecological effects from artificial light are complex and can affect species and life-stages
differently. Ships are a dynamic source of light pollution, often brightly lit and temporarily …

Anthropogenic lighting elicits positive phototaxis responses (ie attraction and disorientation)
in birds, insects, and many other species across ecosystems. Impacts from lights in marine …

Executive summary The kuaka/Whenua Hou diving petrel (Pelecanoides whenuahouensis)
is a taoka (treasure) to Kāi Tahu, and the wider community. With only~ 210 adults remaining …

Investigations into niche dynamics and interspecific interactions are crucial to assess the
vulnerability of threatened species to competition and environmental change. The Whenua …

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previously submitted, in whole or in part, to obtain another academic degree. I confirm that …

Procellariiform seabirds are vulnerable to numerous threats, including the growing issue of
urban light pollution. Seabirds that are found grounded are often treated by avian/wildlife …