| 单词 | seabird |
| 例句 | Raymie closed her eyes and saw a gigantic seabird fly by: its wings were massive—huge and dark. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Their prey were seals, shellfish, nesting seabirds, and fish that could be captured by hand or with clubs and required no more elaborate technology. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Their white blades flashed above the water like the wings of seabirds flying in formation. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z So do marsh-inhabiting birds like the clapper rail, shore- birds, and even visiting seabirds. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The cries of the cliff-ghasts and the crash of the waves grew fainter as they climbed, and presently the only sound was the ceaseless crying of seabirds. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I stood watching the lighthouse beam wheel around and wash over everything—a million seabirds sleeping in the pitted cliffs; giant rocks exposed by the low tide; a rotted skiff drowning in the sand. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Those gigantic seabirds, they keep what they take. Also, they steal buttons. And hairpins.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Amari looked up at a seabird flying above and remembered her little brother. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She could hear the cries of the seabirds above and the rhythmic splash of the oars as the rowers carried them away from her land and closer to the huge ship waiting for them. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “So was the seabird actually an angel? Was it doing a good deed and saving the baby?” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z A huge rift opened up, the ocean rushing in with a roar that drowned the seabirds’ cries. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z This shifting front of rich ocean, about twenty-five miles wide, is the most fertile ecosystem in the world, supporting awesome numbers of fish, seabirds, seals, and whales. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z A flock of seabirds pursued her, their wild screams beating at her ears like Dr. Cable’s razor- edged voice. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Hercules watched them with no particular emotion, as if they were some form of seabird he had never noticed before. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Around me were seabirds, egrets, and herons, as well as species of murky fish, many of them probably unknown to science, the only evidence of them the occasional spiny fin rising from the surface. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Flocking birds, especially the seabirds nesting on the slopes of offshore islands in Newfoundland, are similarly attached, connected, synchronized. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The seabirds still cried around her, but in the distance. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She thought about Edgar the drowning dummy and gigantic seabirds with wings like angels. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z They were beautiful but had no fresh water, so only sea lions and seabirds lived there. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Amari could see seabirds flying overhead, and she looked with the rest of the women at the faint hint of green in the distance. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Only after the first Polynesian settlers had exterminated moas and decimated seal populations on New Zealand, and exterminated or decimated seabirds and land birds on other Polynesian islands, did they intensify their food production. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The pilot pitches the nose of the seabird up from the reservoir basin and together they soar. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z It will spatter its black poison into the air in a fine spray, killing all the seabirds that breathe it. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z She remembered white cliffs towering over the ocean, swarming with seabirds nesting in high caves. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Then the faces turned back again, the seabird meeting started once more, and Lancelot came forward to kiss the King’s hand. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Polynesian subsistence depended on varying mixes of fishing, gathering wild plants and marine shellfish and Crustacea, hunting terrestrial birds and breeding seabirds, and food production. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “The wings of the seabird were huge. They looked like they belonged to an angel.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z The pilot and his seabird have made this trip countless times in these last couple of days. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Breeding seabirds were also quickly reduced in number but continued to be important food sources on some islands. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The cries of seabirds rang in her head. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I found swans and storks and all manner of seabirds but, again, no owls, because stuffing them is forbidden in France. Getting stuffed: a tale of love and taxidermy 2013-04-13T20:31:46Z The Faroese invited Day to film their own traditional seabird hunt. 'We were trying not to get hit by their tails' – how I filmed the Faroe whale hunt 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Whales breached off the bow and seabird after seabird buzzed the boat. Great white sharks abound at a marine sanctuary just off the San Francisco coast 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Today, the string of four groups of small islands totaling 211 acres is a national wildlife refuge, home to the largest colony of nesting seabirds in the contiguous United States. At California’s wild Farallon Islands, meet nature on nature’s terms 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Pints of Shepherd Neame ales are pulled at the William the Conqueror pub and drunk amid the squawks and skirmishes of seabirds on the seawall. 10 hidden beaches, bays and walks on the UK coastline 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Bonorong also runs wildlife rescue and seabird rehabilitation programs — and houses the world’s only retirement community for Tasmanian devils, called Devil’s Run. White whiskers and wonky hips: A retirement home for Tasmanian devils 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z The producers of David Attenborough's latest television series had to pull plans for him to film close to seabirds on the island of Skomer for fears he might catch the disease. How free-range eggs became the norm in supermarkets — and sold customers a lie 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Tidal pools attract a variety of seabirds, from herons and egrets to willets and sandpipers. The South?s Most Secret Beaches 2010-03-26T17:07:00Z The current outbreak is killing wildlife on an unprecedented scale, from seabirds in the UK to sea lions in Peru. How free-range eggs became the norm in supermarkets — and sold customers a lie 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Or they can take the ferry to Miquelon, St. Pierre’s nearby sister island, for a Zodiac boat ride to the breeding ground of seals and seabirds. A little bit of France, only 16 miles from Canada 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z He claimed that the belching smokestacks of the British steamers towered so high that seabirds, unfamiliar with the foreign craft, would often fly right into them and smash their skulls in. Short story: England and My Clan by Yan Lianke 2010-03-22T12:02:00Z On view will be a tooth by Burdett that depicts ships pursuing whales under skies dotted with seabirds. A Scrimshaw Collector’s Treasured Carvings 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Today, the string of four groups of small islands totaling 211 acres is a National Wildlife Refuge, home to the largest colony of nesting seabirds in the contiguous United States. The Farallon Islands Are Off Limits to Humans — But Not Wildlife 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z In the seldom-heard “Oceanides,” Morlot and his players colorfully evoked the legendary sea creatures of the title, with the wind soloists as the seabirds and the low strings providing the rolling waves. Seattle Symphony vividly evokes the sea in works by Sibelius, Britten 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z The tranquil evening was punctuated by the chirps of geckos, a crowing rooster and seabirds taking refuge on long piers over deep waters. An Eco-Tour of Guatemala’s Rio Dulce Region 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Orange-beaked puffins dive below the surface as our boat eases into cathedral-like caves, home to hundreds of shags and other seabirds. Scotland’s northeastern scenery circuit — 500 miles of sheep, history and whisky 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z This isn’t just a geology tour: Wildlife watches include offshore sea lion, penguin and seabird colonies, macaws in Tambopata National Reserve and condors in the Andes. 5 Hotels and 5 Tours for the Eco-Conscious Traveler 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z We smelled plumeria and saw graceful white seabirds. Seychelles: Enjoy a royals’ paradise without the princely sum 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z The nonprofit organization frequents wildlife sites for research, such as seabird monitoring, and outreach activities, like a Sunday outing to Elephant Beach Farm with Watch Group, an environmental program for children. In the Falkland Islands, a quest to see as many penguins as possible 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z We also need to look at more commonplace forms of rubbish – plastic bags and bin liners get swept into rivers and seas and end up choking seabirds and turtles. Callum Roberts: if seas are to survive, we need a New Deal for the Oceans 2012-06-02T23:05:35Z The constant shifts in focus are also disorienting — lurching from Manhattan dinner to African safari, seabirds to social media, Donald Trump to Sherry Turkle — and the balance feels off. Review | Jonathan Franzen has some baggage. Does his latest essay collection rise above it? 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Matthiessen describes dazed seabirds wandering “the thick waters with sad muted cries, hunting seamarks that might return them to the order of the world.” Premonitions of a Florida Ravaged by Climate Change 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z A UN report in 2006 estimated that this toxic soup chokes to death or poisons a million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals every year. What Has Nature Ever Done For Us? by Tony Juniper – review 2013-01-19T10:59:00Z She's fascinated by Darwin and memorizes details about seabirds and insects, as if trying to put the impending end of her short life into a greater evolutionary perspective. Cannes: Gus Van Sant's emo remake of "Love Story" 2011-05-13T18:14:00Z A litter of dead seabirds appears after a storm; a crumpled body and a sealed wooden chest wash up at the base of a cliff. ‘The Vanishing’ Review: To the Lighthouse, and Into Temptation 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z The wind wrangled seabirds, and couples in raincoats walked the paved path along the dunes. Overnighter: Where Mondrian Lingers on a Dutch Coast 2012-08-22T19:00:20Z Waterproof cameras get dragged underwater like a fishing net or pulled above the surface to skip along with some hovering seabirds. Stream These Three Great Documentaries 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Among the few survivors were three men and eight boys who had been stranded on a sea stac for nine months after a boat failed to collect them following a seabird hunt. Vampire story sucks in film bids 2012-02-09T00:56:59Z Nor is there a scientifically defensible basis for the frequently cited allegation that plastic bags kill 100,000 sea mammals and one million seabirds a year. Can plastic bags save the planet? 2012-09-13T20:03:00Z At one point a seabird crashes into the camera. Review: In ‘Antarctic Edge,’ a Region of Retreating Ice 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z One morning we paused to marvel at hundreds of seabirds taking flight. For a Seattle writer, trips to the Olympic Peninsula made time to reconnect with outdoors, others 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Skirting the island offshore, the visitors surveyed forbidding volcanic cliffs, as well as a humpback whale and brown noddy seabirds nesting in the crags. With a single weekly flight, remote St. Helena island woos more tourists 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z An appeal eschewing rousing universality in favour of, say, opening with three songs about seabirds – a favourite subject of singer and songwriter Brian Briggs. Stornaway – review 2013-02-13T17:56:02Z It’s also home to 250 species of fish, 170 types of seabirds, 38 mammals and four species of whales. Seattle summer staycation: 3 day trips to take from the Seattle waterfront 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z The latter, a new work, was inspired by seabirds Ponifasio saw on the remote island of Tarawa: they were carrying glinting shards of plastic waste in their beaks. Mau: dances with shark fishermen 2010-08-11T21:01:00Z As a result, they’re a haven for at least 25 endangered and threatened species, more than a dozen nesting seabird species and 36 marine mammal species. Great white sharks abound at a marine sanctuary just off the San Francisco coast 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Or rather not the sky, but the vast numbers of seabirds diving and wheeling overhead. Cousine: Birdlife Haven of the Seychelles 2011-03-03T14:20:00Z Dafoe acknowledges that one such quotation — “Bad luck to kill a seabird” — has stayed with him. Pattinson and Dafoe on the oddities of ‘The Lighthouse’ 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z The other essay, “Invisible Losses,” is similar: an account of efforts to protect “the world of seabirds, which encompasses two-thirds of our planet but is mostly invisible to us.” Jonathan Franzen Despairs of a Planet Inhospitable to Birds 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The world’s oldest known seabird is expecting — again. World’s oldest known breeding bird is expecting again at age 66 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Aside from the hundreds of squid remains, he found seabirds, lobsters, seals, driftwood, coconuts, stones, rays, swordfish and sharks. Animal penises’ amazing evolution 2012-06-12T15:40:00Z The biggest concern is that the discarded gear kills fish and other wildlife such as endangered Hawaiian monk seals, seabirds and turtles long after it’s gone adrift, said Drew McWhirter. Scientists become detectives to identify ‘ghost nets’ 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z She spends other days working in a lab at the center, counting wild seabirds or even jumping into a helicopter to investigate the death of a whale in a remote area. Saving sea otters is just part of her normal day at work 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Southern giant petrels, big black seabirds also called Antarctic giant petrels, giant fulmars, stinkers, and stinkpots, flew in formation. In Chilean Patagonia, Following a Track to the End of the World 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z A dead diver washed up on the shore, sea creatures attacking people and seabirds flooding inland. Ruby Redfort: Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child - review 2012-10-14T08:00:00Z Those deep dives put the seabirds in the way of driftnets and many puffins die this way each year. Could puffins go the way of the dodo? 2014-03-02T18:00:00Z From April to September, access to parts of the foreshore may be limited to protect breeding seabirds, and seals starting to pup here from August shouldn’t be disturbed. 10 great walks on Britain's tiny islands 2019-05-11T04:00:00Z Beston spent a solitary year on the Outer Cape, journaling about the migrations of shore and seabirds, the headlong waves, the glories of sand dunes, the pageantry of the stars. Thoreau’s Wilderness Legacy, Beyond the Shores of Walden Pond 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Parker cautions against Joseph’s inclination to dismiss anecdotal accounts of whales, sea turtles, and seabirds turning up dead, bellies bulging with plastic bags. Can plastic bags save the planet? 2012-09-13T20:03:00Z And in June, Adventure Canada will visit Canada’s newest national park, Sable Island off Nova Scotia, reachable only by boat and home to wild horses and rare seabirds. Roundup : 6 Trends in Cruising 2014-03-13T16:01:40Z Visitor numbers are capped to protect the site, a seabird habitat as well as a historic landmark. Ai Weiwei Takes His Work to a Prison 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z NBW reforested, replanted, and restored—we even re-established habitats for seabirds migrating from Asia to Antarctica. Designer Thomas L. Woltz Is Changing the Landscape of Green Space Design 2013-12-05T05:00:00Z Taken together, two small pictures, one of an unmanned boat, the other of a soaring seabird, might be asking: What is the difference between being cut adrift and flying free? 4 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z There was no evidence or sign of any wreck, Jamaican turtle schooner, or Spanish galleon — nothing but a few seabirds in a forlorn and empty sky. I lost my virginity in a waterfront brothel 2013-06-03T15:32:00Z Body counts—the numbers of oil-soaked and -choked corpses of seabirds, seals, and orcas—tell an incomplete story. Confronting my Exxon Valdez horror 25 years later 2014-03-26T23:00:00Z Through most of the song, JB is skimming across the lyrics like a seabird, touching down on them only now and then. The flash and breakneck frenzy of James Brown’s “Live at the Apollo” 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z Human activity, competition from other seabirds, and other forms of erosion have also caused puffins to abandon breeding sites along the western coast. Could puffins go the way of the dodo? 2014-03-02T18:00:00Z Plastics kill an estimated 100,000 marine mammals and a million seabirds every year, and once the bodies decompose the plastic persists to be eaten by yet more animals. 'We just didn’t think about it': how did we let plastic bags get everywhere? 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z All other oceans are known to contain "hotspots" where predators including seabirds feast on prey. Roaming seabirds need ocean-wide protection 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z “Bird Island is one of the most closely monitored seabird and seal colonies in the world, so ongoing studies will reveal the impacts of the disease in detail,” the government said in a statement. News at a glance: Avian flu, a gene-therapy setback, and an opera about a fraudulent researcher 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Audubon’s shearwater, a seabird named for John James Audubon, also will get a new name. Ornithological society to rename dozens of birds — and stop naming them after people 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Now known as “The Blob,” those years of warmer temperatures killed hundreds of thousands of seabirds and led to increased toxic algal blooms. Mass snow crab deaths were a mystery, now scientists have an answer 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z New research from Japan published in the Ecological Society of America's journal Ecology suggests that increasingly severe weather driven by climate change may push oceangoing seabirds to their limits. Rider on the storm: Shearwater seabird catches an 11 hour ride over 1,000 miles in a typhoon 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z With seabirds facing numerous threats due to human activity, their survival depends on protecting the open ocean. Roaming seabirds need ocean-wide protection 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z It said preliminary investigations in a small sample size of some species of seabird, including northern gannets and shag, showed the development of immunity to the H5N1 virus. Christmas hope for turkey farmers as bird flu cases drop 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The pioneers are the seabirds, whose fishy guano provides a nutritive anchor for air and seaborne seeds. Wildlife Poop Is the Climate Solution You’ve Never Heard Of 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z A third poem is inspired by a conversation with a scientist who is researching seabirds whose stomachs contain pieces of plastic from around the world. Simon Armitage: Poet laureate on 'life-changing' visit to the Arctic 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z As Shiomi notes, improving understanding of how oceangoing birds cope with extreme weather will provide essential insight into the response -- and resilience -- of seabirds to the increasingly adverse environmental conditions expected under future climates. Rider on the storm: Shearwater seabird catches an 11 hour ride over 1,000 miles in a typhoon 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Tiny but bountiful, Antarctic krill make up one of the planet’s largest biomasses, nourishing everything from fish to marine mammals and seabirds. Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The work will also provide protection for seabirds breeding in the area. Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Colonies of seabirds, then, are helping keep the Arctic cooler and dampening the effects of climate change “one splat at a time.” Wildlife Poop Is the Climate Solution You’ve Never Heard Of 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z In the UK alone, the current outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has decimated seabird populations and cost the poultry industry more than £100 million in losses. Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Bird flu, already killing seabirds in the Salish Sea, has jumped to harbor seals in the first documented instance of marine mammals dying from the disease on the West Coast. Deadly bird flu jumps to harbor seals in Salish Sea, first for West Coast 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z In addition, every year, across the industry, dozens of seabirds collide with the trawlers’ metal cables, sometimes suffering deadly injuries. Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z A throwaway culture of single-use plastics and other hard-to-degrade material has sullied the world’s waters over the decades, posing a danger to marine life such as seals and seabirds. In New York City, scuba divers’ passion for the sport becomes a mission to collect undersea litter 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Today, Redonda is bursting with biodiversity including dozens of threatened species, globally important seabird colonies, and endemic lizards. Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z The animals are said to pose a major threat to breeding seabirds as well as the native Orkney vole. Call for extra £8m to eradicate stoats from Orkney 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z “The future is still undecided on just how bad this will be on our seabirds. Time will tell what we are facing.” Deadly bird flu jumps to harbor seals in Salish Sea, first for West Coast 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Unsustainable practices have also risen, including longlines that ensnare marine mammals or seabirds. No time to lose on ocean treaty as threats to high seas rise - Greenpeace 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The government said it would publish its plan on how to protect seabirds against bird flu later this year. Farne Islands: Plea for action after 3,500 seabirds die of bird flu 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z He said large seabirds which spend most of their time out over the ocean were "bewitching" so to see one in this country was "exciting". Birdwatchers flock for Redcar rare brown booby's visit 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z It has 20% of the UK's hen harriers, 11% of its breeding seabirds and vital populations of curlew, lapwing, and oystercatcher. Call for extra £8m to eradicate stoats from Orkney 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Some seabirds already are struggling to maintain healthy populations in the Salish Sea and this new threat is worrisome. Deadly bird flu jumps to harbor seals in Salish Sea, first for West Coast 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Atlantic puffins — clownish seabirds with colorful bills and waddling gaits — had their second consecutive rebound year for fledging chicks after suffering a catastrophic 2021, said scientists who monitor the birds. Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Latest figures from the conservation charity show bird flu is spreading across its seabird colonies. Farne Islands: Plea for action after 3,500 seabirds die of bird flu 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The charity's staff and volunteers were "dismayed" as it became clear there were far fewer of the gull-like seabirds on the island than they had hoped. Dramatic fall in the number of seabirds on St Kilda 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The finding, reported today in Communications Earth & Environment, “is bad news,” says Annie Schmidt, a seabird ecologist at Point Blue Conservation Science who was not involved in the work. Emperor penguins abandon breeding grounds as ice melts around them 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z In all, of the 172 species of seabirds in the Salish Sea, one third already are threatened, endangered or candidates for listing, Gaydos noted. Deadly bird flu jumps to harbor seals in Salish Sea, first for West Coast 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The puffins’ ability to reproduce despite environmental changes speaks to the resiliency of seabirds, said Bill Sydeman, president and chief scientist of the Farallon Institute, a marine preservation organization based in California. Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z “At the moment, we’re not sure if this is just a blip,” said Norman Ratcliffe, a seabird ecologist with the British Antarctic Survey and one of the authors of the new study. In a Worrisome Sign, Some Emperor Penguins Had a Terrible 2022 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z "The decline in seabirds diminishes the World Heritage Site and is a clear signal that our marine ecosystem is under immense pressure," she said. Dramatic fall in the number of seabirds on St Kilda 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Here, seabirds live in high density on some islands but not others, and the birds’ droppings contain inorganic nutrients that algae can eat directly, but that coral cannot. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The ban could also benefit two other endangered seabirds, the Cape gannet and Cape cormorant, that also rely on sardine and anchovy as their primary food source, Waller says. South Africa to ban fishing around African penguin colonies for 10 years 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The effects of climate change on seabirds have been a focus of scientific inquiry in recent years. Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z He said he returned for more trips on Monday and the seabird, related to the Gannet species, was still there. Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted near Isles of Scilly 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Over the course of two years, 1 million seabirds died, kelp forests withered, and sea lion pups got stranded. The ocean is shattering heat records. Here’s what that means for fisheries 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Found in Bandon on the south Oregon coast, Face Rock Beach is a zigzag of sand around Coquille Point, a protected wildlife preserve that’s home to nesting seabirds, intertidal life and marine mammals. 10 places in Oregon to catch a sunset 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The 2015 bloom was exacerbated by the “Blob,” a marine heat wave that wreaked havoc on Northwest fisheries and led to seabird die-off, poor salmon returns and dozens of closures. West Coast marine heat wave arrives 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The challenges faced by seabirds make successful breeding seasons especially important, said P. Dee Boersma, a University of Washington professor of biology and director of the university’s Center for Ecosystem Sentinels. Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z "There was obviously a lot of excitement from the people on board. There were a few rare seabirds they expected they might bump into, but this certainly wasn't one of them." Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted near Isles of Scilly 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The sanctuary is located a mile off the Northumberland coast and is a breeding ground for up to 80,000 seabirds. Coquet Island seabirds observed with signs of bird flu immunity 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Thousands of infected seabirds have been found along the UK coastline as the largest outbreak of the normally-seasonal virus continues into summer. Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face 'catastrophe' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z They circle Shaddock’s bobbing catamaran, a flock of white seabirds perched on its double hulls as Shaddock scrambles to his feet in the stern. Adrift for months, Australian and his dog lived on raw fish until Mexican fishermen rescued him 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, an annual hunt of young seabirds in the Western Isles will not go ahead again this year due to concerns about the virus. Avian flu cases confirmed on Scottish nature reserves 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The New Arc wildlife rescue charity in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has said it is no longer taking in sick seabirds due to the risk of avian flu spreading. Hundreds more dead birds removed from Aberdeenshire beaches 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Site manager Stephen Westerberg said more research into the immunity of seabirds was needed as "as some breeds are coping better than others." Coquet Island seabirds observed with signs of bird flu immunity 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z In total, 21 of the UK's 25 breeding seabird species have now tested positive for the virus since 2021. Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face 'catastrophe' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The New Arc wildlife rescue charity in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, said it was no longer taking in sick seabirds due to the risk of avian flu spreading. More than 300 dead birds found on beach after avian flu outbreak 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z NatureScot said its avian flu task force was now on "high alert" due to dead seabird numbers in coastal areas. Avian flu cases confirmed on Scottish nature reserves 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z About 30 years ago, Parrish said, when there were heat waves every decade or so, seabird populations could recover. Marine heat waves can endanger healthy sea bird populations, UW study finds 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z "In other regions, around Australia, in the Mediterranean, entire ecosystems changed, kelp forests disappeared, and seabirds and whales starved," she says. How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z A Welsh Government spokeswoman said it would be consulting on a seabird conservation strategy next year. Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face 'catastrophe' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The aim is to have all ferrets and rats removed by 2026, restoring the island to a safe haven for internationally significant breeding seabirds. Puffins: Rats and ferrets targeted to protect Rathlin Island seabirds 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Avian flu has decimated seabird populations around Scotland's coast, including gannets on Bass Rock and skuas in Shetland. Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “The seabirds can be real canaries in the coal mine,” Bond said. Marine heat waves can endanger healthy sea bird populations, UW study finds 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The agency also accused the companies of having caused the death of thousands of seabirds during their shark fishing expeditions. Illegal shark fin trade: Record haul seized in Brazil 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z She said: "It will identify opportunities to enhance our seabird populations' resilience to pressures such as avian flu, as well as the climate and nature emergencies." Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face 'catastrophe' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Both species quickly turned their attentions to the seabirds and their young. Puffins: Rats and ferrets targeted to protect Rathlin Island seabirds 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The series focuses this season on wildlife migration, and the island of Laysan is a breeding hub for the Laysan albatross, a large seabird that calls the North Pacific home. 'Incredibly hungry' sharks attack Netflix crew filming 'Our Planet II' 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Given continued global warming, the study’s results point to more frequent large-scale mortality events and the potential for the Northeast Pacific to be able to support fewer seabirds. Marine heat waves can endanger healthy sea bird populations, UW study finds 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z It added they caused the death of thousands of seabirds as they fished for sharks, including some belonging to endangered species. Brazil seizes world's biggest illegal shark fin consignment 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z A Scottish government spokesperson said its seabird conservation strategy was "in development" and it would "consult on the plan in due course". Avian flu warning to tourists as birds face 'catastrophe' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z He has lived his whole life on the island and has monitored seabirds here for more than 30 years with the RSPB. Puffins: Rats and ferrets targeted to protect Rathlin Island seabirds 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The craft landed near some piping plover nests, but the endangered seabirds were not disturbed by the activity, he said. Hovercraft suffers gash, beaches itself in New Hampshire 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z "As we swam into a small inlet on the island, watched only by seabirds, it felt very calm and serene. It really is a breathtaking spot." Swimmers brave dangerous tides to collect rock from Uri Geller island 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Some bird species in aquatic environments, particularly seabirds and some waterbirds, have evolved as good swimmers. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Winds and seabirds spread seeds to other islands. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Protecting the seabird population is also about protecting people. Puffins: Rats and ferrets targeted to protect Rathlin Island seabirds 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Bempton Cliffs is a site of special scientific interest where half a million seabirds, including puffins, gannets, kittiwakes and guillemots, breed each year. Peregrine falcon snatches puffin at Bempton Cliffs 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Plastic pollution is also clogging up our ocean, with giant piles and random junk alike destroying the lives of millions of sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. Cleaning up plastic pollution on Earth isn't impossible. A new UN report explains how 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Helm says the presence of these creatures implies a complex ecosystem in which they serve as food for predators like sea turtles and seabirds. Cleaning up ocean ‘garbage patches’ could destroy delicate ecosystems 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The 25-acre site is said to offer "outstanding views" and has some of the largest seabird colonies in the area. Global interest in small uninhabited Scots island 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z It has two year-round human inhabitants and a nesting site for nocturnal seabirds that need dark skies to fly home. Science News Briefs from around the World: May 2023 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z The hungry rodents had been on the rampage there for decades, gobbling up native seabird eggs and threatening the local biodiversity. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z It relies on local residents visiting their neighborhood beaches on a regular basis, and although the project focuses on seabirds, enough participants reported velella washups to facilitate the analysis. Bizarre Blue ‘Jellyfish’ Washing Up on California Beaches Are a Sign of Spring 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The job involves "frequent long days" tracking seabird species, and requires candidates to adapt well to living in a "challenging and remote sub-Antarctic environment". Gough Island: Worker sought for one of world's remotest places 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Most of the time his only company are seals, basking sharks and seabirds such as puffins and razorbills. Looking after tiny islands 'best job in the world' 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The easing comes as seabirds return en masse to the UK coast to nest. Bird flu: Free range eggs return as clampdowns eased 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z They have a particularly devastating impact on island seabird populations, many of which had few or no natural predators before their arrival. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z This means these two islands serve as a vital niche to the vast seabird populations that live along the Southern California coast. You can finally visit Anacapa Island — and see how it's changed in a year without tourists 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z They either starved or remained so small that they were picked off by seabirds, researchers found. California Salmon Stocks Are Crashing. A Fishing Ban Looks Certain. 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Fishing, sheep farming and hunting seabirds sustained islanders before life became too hard. Looking after tiny islands 'best job in the world' 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Campsites overlook a quiet inlet of Puget Sound, where you can see herons and other seabirds. These 5 Western WA campgrounds are perfect for spring trips 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z “Once you lose the seabirds, you lose this nutrient link,” said Casey Benkwitt, a researcher at Lancaster University who studies coral reefs and other marine ecosystems. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z With no terrestrial predators to steal their eggs, these islands are breeding sanctuaries for ground- and cliff-nesting seabirds like the western gull, Scripps’s murrelet and the ashy storm petrel. You can finally visit Anacapa Island — and see how it's changed in a year without tourists 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell. ‘Plasticosis’ in Seabirds Could Herald New Era of Animal Disease 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The team was testing a hypothesis about baleen whale foraging that grew out of research on seabirds. No One Knows How the Biggest Animals on Earth—Baleen Whales—Find Their Food 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Wildlife like whales, seabirds, turtles and fish mistake plastic for their prey and can die of starvation as plastic fills their stomachs. Oceans littered with 171 trillion plastic pieces 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z One recent study, published in January, demonstrated some of the unexpected consequences of rat-related seabird declines. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Loud, smelly and aggressive, the western gull is seen more as an urban pest than a majestic seabird by most people in California. You can finally visit Anacapa Island — and see how it's changed in a year without tourists 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z So perhaps it is fitting that the first disease attributed specifically to marine plastic debris has also been described in a seabird. ‘Plasticosis’ in Seabirds Could Herald New Era of Animal Disease 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z New research illuminates just how damaging this can be to seabirds, including scarring, inflammation and organ failure. Birds are eating too much of our plastic 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Peacock advised against touching or handling sick or dead birds, particularly poultry, waterfowl and seabirds. H5N1 is infecting millions of animals. If it crosses over to humans, it will be far worse than COVID 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z These islands have fewer seabirds and fewer nutrients flowing into the water. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z In the absence of alternatives, it began supporting a program to increase use of organic fertilizers from seabird excrement, known as guano. Why do Russia and China have a stranglehold on the world’s food security? Fertilizers 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z This deluge of long-lived debris has generated gruesome photos of dead seabirds and whales with their stomachs full of plastic. ‘Plasticosis’ in Seabirds Could Herald New Era of Animal Disease 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z "We identified significant evidence for widespread plastic-related scar tissue formation in the proventriculus of wild seabirds," the authors wrote in what is likely the first study to thoroughly document plastic-induced fibrosis in wild organisms. Birds are eating too much of our plastic 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Environmental advocates are taking aim at balloons, arguing they’re a preventable cause of coastal pollution that threatens animals and seabirds. California beach city weighs balloon ban to protect coast 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z And a 2019 paper found that islands with plenty of seabirds tended to have more of this algae after coral bleaching events, compared with rat-infested islands. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z "Dead and stunned seabirds littered the streets and roads," reported the Santa Cruz Sentinel that very day, and the newspaper wasn't exaggerating. When Hitchcockian horror came true: The 1960s killer bird swarm that inspired "The Birds" 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z That leaves seabirds like puffins with a dwindling food supply and forces commercial fisheries to switch to new types of catch. How Climate Change Is Spreading Malaria in Africa 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Despite their prodigious size, Kumimanu and Petradyptes possessed primitive flippers reminiscent of modern seabirds like auks and puffins that fly and dive. The Biggest Penguin That Ever Existed Was a ‘Monster Bird’ 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Red soil and lava rocks dominate the high-altitude landscape, which is also home to endangered and threatened species like the nene, the Hawaiian goose, and the Hawaiian petrel, an endangered seabird. Space Force vows ‘above and beyond’ cleanup of Maui spill 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z In research spanning seven years, Robuck has looked at PFASs in Gulf of Maine water, sediments, plankton, coastal and offshore seabirds, and humpback whale tissue. Tracing the flow of "forever chemicals" into waterways and wildlife 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The unsinkable otters laze buoyant on their backs in the pounding white water, and the seabirds hover and settle gently on the point of a rock in the gale, balancing on thin bare legs. Perspective | On California’s coast, humans ride out nature’s rage 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z In an effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away. Scientists move seabirds in hopes of protecting the species 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Heavier seabirds are able to dive deeper and longer than their lighter counterparts, Dr. Ksepka said. The Biggest Penguin That Ever Existed Was a ‘Monster Bird’ 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z “Puget Sound is a wintering habitat for dozens of species of dabbling ducks, diving ducks, and seabirds, many of which breed in Alaska and the Artic,” Braden notes in her book. 5 fun winter ideas from ‘52 Ways to Nature: Washington’ author Lauren Braden 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z In a desperate effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away. Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Sunday exemplified another facet of the season, its capability of producing crystalline blue skies in which every far-off airplane, every circling seabird seemed to glitter. After much warmth, winter seemed to show up this weekend 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Miami Beach City Commissioner Alex Fernandez said he sponsored the measure to keep the city’s beaches pristine and protect sea turtles, seabirds and other wildlife. New smoking ban starts at Miami Beach parks and beaches 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z There's also a push here for a ban on single-use plastics — which clog waterways and often end up in the stomachs of seabirds and marine mammals. "Threatened with extinction": How your greenhouse gas emissions threaten biodiversity 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Local communities have reported numerous emaciated bodies of seabirds - including shearwaters, auklets and murres - that usually eat plankton, krill or fish, but appear to have had difficulty finding sufficient food. Starving seabirds on Alaska coast show climate change peril 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Local communities have reported numerous emaciated bodies of seabirds — including shearwaters, auklets and murres — that usually eat plankton, krill or fish, but appear to have had difficulty finding sufficient food. Starving seabirds on Alaska coast show climate change peril 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The unfortunate fact is that balloons come back down, often with plastic ribbons attached, sometimes entangling or killing sea turtles, seabirds and other wildlife. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Remember what made the World Cup possible in Qatar 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Earlier this month researchers in Wales found seabirds had been eating plastic and glitter after mistaking them for fish. Notpla: UK plastic alternative developer among £1m Earthshot Prize winners 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Tapeworms, for example, survived the most recent asteroid impact that took out three quarters of all life on Earth by jumping from marine-based hosts to seabirds. Parasites Revealed to Be ‘Unseen Influencers’ of All Ecosystems 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Ascension Island has a wealth of species native to the island that have been affected by plastic pollution, such as the land crab, frigate bird and various species of sharks, turtles, fish and seabirds. Plastic Pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z While seabirds naturally experience some lean years, the report documents a worrying pattern, said Lyons. Starving seabirds on Alaska coast show climate change peril 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Québec’s on-the-ground experts on the colony, Canadian government biologists, and seabird scientists globally say there is little to no question that global warming is reshaping the lives of the northern gannets. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The small, shrimp-like creatures are eaten by seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Russia, China block plans for Antarctic marine protections 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The surrounding area is home to large grey seals, harbour porpoise, and some of the largest populations of seabirds in the world. Harry Potter: Dobby's grave on Welsh beach saved for now 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z All of those, along with the aquarium’s seabirds, were either born in captivity or rescued after injury and deemed unable to return to the wild, Kuniholm says. Seattle’s aquarium past, from frozen fish to Ivar’s tanks and Namu the orca 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z She said the depletion of the small, shrimp-like creatures affects predators including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Russia may again block Antarctic marine protections 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Like many seabirds, adult gannets are highly territorial and may kill any intruders to their nesting areas; AP journalists witnessed two such deadly attacks on the young on a day shortly before the winter migration. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z “This listing reflects the growing extinction crisis,” Martha Williams, the federal wildlife agency’s director, said in a statement, as the agency gave the iconic seabird protection under the Endangered Species Act. Climate change threatens emperor penguins with extinction, officials say 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Although Audubon referred to these egg-seekers as “destructive pirates” and was shocked by their violence, he also described how his own group gathered thousands of common murre eggs, killed seabirds and startled them with gunfire. Audubon’s writings on ocean voyages and seabirds complicate his legacy 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z One of the shipments came from Argos Froyanes, a British-Norwegian company that pioneered techniques credited with dramatically reducing seabird mortality in the South Atlantic. Texas importer sues government in fish feud at end of world 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Aside from steep cliffs and severe winds, the only inhabitants of the islands are the penguins and other seabirds. For These Isolated Penguins, Two Eggs Are Not Better Than One 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Since then, productivity has been highly variable year to year while remaining low on average, said seabird biologist Jean-François Rail of the Canadian Wildlife Service, an agency of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The seabirds are used to enduring tough times. Climate change threatens emperor penguins with extinction, officials say 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z They should also not enter sea caves or areas where seals or seabirds are present. Ceredigion: Warning as seal pup dies after being scared by dogs 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z "I'm a conservation biologist, so personally I can't wait to see the penguins and other wildlife like seabirds and whales." Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The disappearance of all those cheeseburgers means seals, sea lions, seabirds, sturgeon and other fish are forced to find new sources of food. How Northwest tribes are leading the push to restore eel-like lampreys 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z That’s especially so when those perils are combined with their curious compulsion, shared by many seabirds, to return each spring to the exact spot they left the year before. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z That journey — documented in the 2005 film “March of the Penguins” as well as in the 2006 animated movie “Happy Feet” — turned the hardy, flightless seabird into an animal icon of resilience. Climate change threatens emperor penguins with extinction, officials say 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z It blackened popular beaches for miles, killing or fouling hundred of seabirds, seals and other wildlife and hurting tourism and fishing. Judge approves $230M settlement in California oil spill case 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Melanie Smith, program director for the site, said the next phase of expansion will add more data about seabirds. New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council estimates the spill killed a quarter million seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 250 bald eagles, up to 22 killer whales and billions of fish eggs. Exxon Valdez Capt. Joseph Hazelwood dies at 75 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Worldwide, it remains difficult or impossible to tie any one massive die-off of seabirds or breeding calamity solely to global warming, for nature has its own jarring rhythms of abundance and deprivation. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z This research contributes to a larger project Mr. Murray is working on about the exploitation of marine resources in Patagonia in the 19th century, not just whales but also penguins, seals and seabirds. How Tree Rings Helped Identify a Rhode Island Whaler Lost at Sea 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z And in June, researchers in New England were surprised when a second wave of infections struck seabirds. ‘We’re nervous.’ Deadly bird flu may be in North America to stay 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z How do the seabirds that live on the beach fare? Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This is a silver-colored smelt that is important food for lots of other fish and seabirds. Innovations keep unintended fish and other animals out of nets 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z But the evidence writ large, over decades, is unassailable: Warming and rising seas and the erratic weather events fueled by a changing climate are taking a heavy toll on seabirds. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Other measures include preventing unauthorised drone and helicopter flights, enhancing and restoring the former lighthouse buildings, and the continuation of a seabird monitoring programme to ensure the sustainability of the island's colonies. Skellig Michael: 'I like the solitude and peace of the island' 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The seabird is usually found throughout the southern hemisphere, but not this far into the northern hemisphere. Kelp gull first sighting in UK is 'extraordinary' 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The photos on the other stamps show things like coral reefs, rocky shorelines, fish, otters and seabirds. Perspective | An image by this Maryland photographer graces a new postage stamp 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z It can also mean marine mammals such as dolphins and seabirds such as albatrosses. Innovations keep unintended fish and other animals out of nets 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z The struggles of many seabird species occur in marine wilderness far from humans. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Settlement on the island itself is not allowed, its only inhabitants being puffins, guillemots and an assortment of other seabirds - and until recently a solitary rat. The mysteries that gave birth to the world’s newest micronation 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z The tops of trees like Hyperion are fragile ecosystems, Mr. Russell said: The crowns are more drought-stressed and also rich with entire mini-forests of vascular plants and nests of marbled murrelets, an endangered seabird. Thinking of Visiting the World’s Tallest Tree? Think Again. 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The Isle of May, a home during the spring and summer for thousands of seabirds, was one of them. Global pandemic fears on islands hit by bird flu 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z No sound is needed to scare off seabirds with a device called a tori line. Innovations keep unintended fish and other animals out of nets 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z The gannets, unlike many other seabirds, seem utterly indifferent to humans. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Visiting a seabird colony is like entering the hustle and bustle of a busy city, with neighborhoods of birds loosely grouped by species — pelicans, terns, egrets, spoonbills and gulls, all ferrying meals to chicks. Climate change and vanishing islands threaten brown pelicans 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z But she said the charity did not support the idea seabirds polluted seawater, as droppings were part of nature's cycle. Bird poo pollution posters at Scottish beaches challenged by experts 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Over the course of spring and summer, a new and deadly variant of bird flu has been spreading through seabird colonies around Scotland. Global pandemic fears on islands hit by bird flu 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z In some cases, tori lines have reduced the bycatch of seabirds by as much as 98 percent. Innovations keep unintended fish and other animals out of nets 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Thousands of seabirds have died in an outbreak of avian flu on the Farne Islands in what is its worst "disaster" in nearly 100 years. Farne Islands: Bird flu death toll passes more than 3,000 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Watching a seabird colony reveals at once the promise and fragility of new life. Climate change and vanishing islands threaten brown pelicans 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z With no land predators the seabirds are at ease and happy to put on a show for the camera. Wildlife photography: Magic of Skomer's puffins captured 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The outbreak has seen large numbers of dead and dying seabirds being found. Bird flu: People to avoid 23 small Scottish islands 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z But fossils of ancient penguins have popped up along the Equator, and many of these prehistoric seabirds predate the formation of Antarctica’s ice sheets. How Penguins Beat the Heat and Went South 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Its warden has taken to Twitter to post images of binbags of carcasses and posed the question "are we witnessing the collapse of seabird colonies around the North Sea?" Several hundred birds found dead at Norfolk nature reserve 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Without seabirds, the land would disappear much faster. Climate change and vanishing islands threaten brown pelicans 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z As the fin whales bring the krill to the water’s surface, they can also facilitate the success of other predators, including seabirds, and seals, Dr. Santora said. A Whale Feeding Frenzy in Antarctica Points to a Conservation Success 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Visitors can still take boat trips to seabird colonies without coming ashore. Bird flu: People to avoid 23 small Scottish islands 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z While the research is a comprehensive look at the penguin family, Dr. Ksepka said, there’s still one seabird missing — the last flying penguin. How Penguins Beat the Heat and Went South 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Scotland's nature agency has warned it will be closing two of its wildlife reserves in an effort to protect seabird colonies from avian flu. Isle of May and Noss reserves to shut amid bird flu cases 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Brown pelicans can live more than 20 years, and in long-lived seabirds the impact of breeding troubles takes time to become clear. Climate change and vanishing islands threaten brown pelicans 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z You’ll likely see other wildlife, such as sea lions, seals, porpoises, otters, bald eagles and other seabirds. Wildlife road trip: Whale watching in Washington state | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z It would kill marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds, destroy pristine coral reefs, and slash hundreds of thousands of jobs in the fishing industry. U.N. turns to crowdfunding to salvage oil tanker decaying off Yemen 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z And some wild bird species, like cranes and some seabirds, are particularly vulnerable, especially those with low reproductive rates and those already endangered. Avian Flu’s Toll on Wild Birds Alarms Experts 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z "The name Shag makes people snigger but a shag is a seabird who has to fight for survival against impossible odds. That's very appropriate for Happisburgh." Climate change: Rising sea levels threaten 200,000 England properties 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z During seabird breeding season, the place is a raucous symphony of noise and motion — and one of the few remaining refuges for the iconic pelicans. Climate change and vanishing islands threaten brown pelicans 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z “They were not alone. Crowds of hungry gulls, terns, cormorants and other seabirds also showed up.” Eavesdropping on the Secret Lives of Dolphins in New York Harbor 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z I’m a very amateur birdwatcher; I just like them and enjoy the life-or-death intensity of a seabird colony. Scotland’s Bass Rock belongs to the birds 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Some species, such as raptors, seabirds and shorebirds, are also at great risk of catching the virus because of their behaviors. Avian Flu’s Toll on Wild Birds Alarms Experts 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z It was the worst California coastal oil spill since 1969 and it blackened popular beaches for miles, killed or fouled hundred of seabirds, seals and other wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing. $230M settlement reached over 2015 California oil spill 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z The title, for instance, refers to the “large seabirds … Eight foot wingspan and gigantic in their confident gliding” that Limón once observed in the South Atlantic; she only learns what they are called afterward. Ada Limón is the poet of our lonely, terrifying moment 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z He then directed coverage of the spill that included more than a dozen AP reporters, photographers and editors, reporting on the spill that marred coast lines and covered seabirds and otters in thick crude. Longtime AP Alaska bureau chief Dean Fosdick dies at age 80 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Plastic in the ocean poses a threat to marine life, killing more than a million seabirds every year, as well as more than 100,000 marine mammals, according to UNESCO. The Ocean’s Biggest Garbage Pile Is Full of Floating Life 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z “There’s a lot of flocking birds — shorebirds, terns and seabirds — that form massive, massive groups and that could just be a field day for the virus,” said Dr. Hill. Avian Flu’s Toll on Wild Birds Alarms Experts 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The Aleut Community of St. Paul seeks to halt that decline and also improve protection for the other marine mammals and seabirds. Into the ice: Snow crab decline hits Bering Sea island community of St. Paul 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Already, the warming in those two years has been linked to wide-ranging changes in a sea that sustains seabirds, marine mammals and fisheries that yield the biggest harvests in North America. Into the ice: A crab boat’s quest for snow crab in a Bering Sea upended by climate change 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Tracking data on seabirds, for example, have shown they alter their courses in anticipation of brewing typhoons. War halts project to track wildlife from space 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Tuatara can live for more than a century, inhabit chilly climates and are able to slide their jaws back and forth to shear through insects, seabirds and each other. Fossil Reveals Secrets of One of Nature’s Most Mysterious Reptiles 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Deaths of large numbers of shearwaters and other seabird species have been reported along the Atlantic coast in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Avian Flu’s Toll on Wild Birds Alarms Experts 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Then, there are tribal leaders who are alarmed by declines in populations of northern fur seals and seabird die-offs. Into the ice: Snow crab decline hits Bering Sea island community of St. Paul 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z He looks at a dead seabird that lies on the pier where fish are normally sold. 1 month after oil spill, Lima’s beaches empty, cleanup slow 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z A northern gannet swims in an artistic hail of bubbles created by diving seabirds in Shetland. Underwater Photographer of the Year winner revealed 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z "I hope you can do something," a fisherman said as he handed Sernanp officials a sick seabird. On Peru's protected Fishermen's Island, birds are still dying a month after oil spill 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, a pulsating roar echoed in the distance, along with seal barks and the sharp cries of seabirds. Savoring the noisy spectacle of elephant seal breeding season in California’s Año Nuevo State Park 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Officials described the spill as an "ecological disaster" to blame for the deaths of local fish and seabirds. Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z The park is home to a variety of seabirds and fish. Thailand oil slick expected to hit coast, national park 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z I wanted to create a novel image of these handsome seabirds and resolved to try to capture their movement through a slow exposure. Underwater Photographer of the Year winner revealed 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The Air Force’s plan could contaminate an aquifer that supplies drinking water to most of Guam, Earthjustice said, and explosions on the beach threaten endangered green sea turtles and migratory seabirds. Guam group fights Air Force plan to blow up bombs, munitions 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Huge die-offs of seabirds and a small forage fish known as the sand lance had caught his interest around that time, and in 2005 funding finally allowed him to expand testing to the broader ecosystem. These Shellfish Could Kill You 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z What is known is that the last two years have been particularly lethal for these seabirds. Are ills of the Arctic hitting California? Hundreds of migratory seabirds wash ashore 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z In recent days, environmental activists have collected oil-stained or dead seabirds. Peru: 21 beaches polluted by spill linked to Tonga eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Day after day, week after week, he would take writing breaks to stand by the ocean and watch the flocks of seabirds working on the carcass. Into the Belly of the Whale With Sjón 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Such fish respond by fleeing to colder water that is too deep or far out for seabirds to reach to feed their chicks. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Predators from seabirds to marine mammals would have a tough time without anchovies, he notes, especially as the oceans continue to warm. Climate change threatens one of world’s biggest fish harvests 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z At Blakeney Point in Norfolk, little terns - one species of these small seabirds - abandoned their nests, scared off by the presence of a short-eared owl and common gulls. Wildlife's winners and losers of 2021 - and how extreme weather set the tone 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z The Bering Sea might be lidded by ice in winter, but it supports a large commercial fishery, dozens of Indigenous villages, tens of thousands of marine mammals and seabirds by the millions. Perspective | Five myths about the Arctic 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to poison invasive mice threatening rare seabirds on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. California to drop 3,000 pounds of mouse poison onto coastal islands to save rare seabirds 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Most seabird islands are managed in the summer by buoyant young adults, who generally range in age from their late teens to late 20s. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z A gigantic “blob” of warm water formed in the Pacific.Toxic algae bloomed off the coast of Alaska, poisoning shellfish and causing seabirds to starve. 2021 brought a wave of extreme weather disasters. Scientists say worse lies ahead. 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z They are also examining large die-offs — or “wrecks,” as avian biologists call them — in dozens of seabird species including horned puffins, black-legged kittiwakes and shearwaters. Unprecedented die-offs, melting ice: Climate change is wreaking havoc in the Arctic and beyond 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z They have been feeding on the chicks and eggs of seabirds. Heartbreak over 'failed' bid to remove island's mice 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The organization contends the nonnative, invasive mice, likely introduced by sailing vessels in the 19th century, are messing with the natural environment and threatening the ashy storm petrel, among other seabirds. Column: The U.S. wants to air-drop poison on Farallon Islands mice. Not everybody hates the idea 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Along the coast of Maine, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge reported high abandonment of seabird habitat from the volatility of cold rain, beach erosion, and heatwaves. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Earlier this year a large number of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots and razorbills were found dead or starving along the eastern coast of the UK. Dozens of dead and ill puffins wash up in Orkney 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The culprit was avian cholera, a disease not previously detected in these high latitudes, and one that elsewhere rarely fells seabirds such as thick-billed murres, auklets, common eiders, northern fulmars and gulls. Unprecedented die-offs, melting ice: Climate change is wreaking havoc in the Arctic and beyond 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Gough Island is roughly halfway between Africa and South America and is home to one of the world's largest seabird colonies. Heartbreak over 'failed' bid to remove island's mice 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z However, in recent years the seabird’s populations have been plummeting. Albatrosses, known for monogamy, may be pushed to ‘divorce’ because of climate change, study finds 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Our lack of commitment was on gory display this summer on the seabird islands of Maine. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z With less food, rising seas that encroach on islands where birds roost and increasingly frequent hurricanes that wipe away nests, many seabirds have been producing fewer chicks, researchers say. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Fish, marine mammals and seabirds get tangled in plastics or eat them, get sick and frequently die, the report said. Science report: US should make less plastic to save oceans 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z "The seabirds have not evolved to have defences against mammalian predators," said Mr Callender. Heartbreak over 'failed' bid to remove island's mice 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z These large seabirds, whose dark eyebrows shadow their eyes like mascara, are socially monogamous and often mate for life. Albatross ‘Divorce’ Rate Rises as the Ocean Warms 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z No matter how high or how far they can fly, seabirds are climate change prisoners. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The warming world is increasingly inhospitable to many seabirds, Welch said. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Halfway between Scotland and Bermuda, a wild expanse of ocean draws millions of seabirds from vast distances every year. Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Experts believe an Avian Influenza epidemic affecting wild seabirds in the Western Cape is probably not behind the latest spate of seal deaths. South Africa investigates seal deaths along Cape coast 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Ventura hypothesizes that similar patterns may manifest in other seabird populations and possibly among some monogamous mammals, highlighting a potentially overlooked consequence of climate change. Albatross ‘Divorce’ Rate Rises as the Ocean Warms 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z In an effort that began nearly a half-century ago, Kress directed the world's first restoration of a seabird to an island where humans massacred them into local extinction. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z It’s difficult to precisely determine the population loss to wide-ranging seabirds and how much is attributable to climate change. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Ecologists have long suspected that the North Atlantic served as a critical foraging zone for migrating seabird species, but they lacked data on birds’ travel patterns to justify protecting these international waters. Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Rather than mine Pacific islands frequented by seabirds, fertilizer manufacturers crack their nitrogen from natural gas, a commodity that’s grown increasingly expensive. Washington farmers use nearly 2 million tons of fertilizer a year. It’s getting much more expensive. 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Some marine mammals sleep while swimming and some seabirds catnap while flying, letting one half of the brain doze while the other keeps working. ‘If it’s alive, it sleeps.’ Brainless creatures shed light on why we slumber 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Puffins are particularly colorful seabirds with orange and yellow beaks and human-like mannerisms. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z But one estimate by researchers from University of British Columbia stated that seabird populations have fallen 70% since the mid-20th century. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Migratory seabirds are “one of the most threatened taxa today,” says Tammy Davies, a conservation scientist at BirdLife International and lead author of the study. Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Puffins are seabirds with colorful beaks that nest on four small islands off the coast of Maine. Nothing funny about bad year for Maine’s clownish puffins 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The uneasy relationship is being tested again after a leaking undersea pipeline off Huntington Beach fouled beaches and killed seabirds and fish this month. Aging equipment, spills test ties between oil, California 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Environmentalists say it’s too soon to know how many seabirds, marine mammals and other animals will ultimately be affected by the oily film covering marsh areas and floating on the ocean - or for how long. What’s happening with the California oil spill? 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z Reproductive success also decreased over the last half century for fish-eating seabirds, especially those that live north of the equator, according to a study earlier this year in the journal Science. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Although seabirds’ breeding zones on land tend to be protected, their foraging sites are typically in the high seas, beyond any country’s jurisdiction. Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Environmentalists say it’s too soon to know how many seabirds, marine mammals and other animals will ultimately be affected by the oily film covering marsh areas and floating on the ocean — or for how long. EXPLAINER: What’s happening with the California oil spill? 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z But with oil-slicked seabirds, empty businesses and shuttered fisheries, some fear the sticky black crude along the coastline will mar the Surf City lifestyle for far longer. Orange County oil spill: First federal lawsuit filed as residents take stock of losses 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The first victims are seabirds, graceful creatures that alight upon the ocean’s surface. Orange County oil spill sparks race to save wildlife 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Researchers from the University of Washington and other institutions who studied dozens of worldwide seabird species found some were having success breeding at only 10% of historical levels. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “What’s surprising is the amount of species congregating in this area and the distances that some seabirds are traveling to the site,” Davies says. Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Oiled seabirds are often among the earliest victims of a spill because gobs of crude washing up onto the sand and wetlands can clump their feathers together, leaving them chilled by the cold ocean water. Birds, wetlands may bear early brunt of California spill 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z “The animals most affected, that we can’t do anything about, are those critters just offshore. Those are going to be seabirds, marine mammals, things of that nature,” Anderson said. Oil washes ashore in Southern California as 126,000 gallons from spill threaten wildlife 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z Oil affects seabirds in two particularly harmful ways. Orange County oil spill sparks race to save wildlife 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Worldwide, seabirds are in jeopardy largely because of warming ocean temperatures, scientists say. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Bonomo spies two small, sleek seabirds with black and white heads and bright yellow bills—Least Terns. Extreme Birding Competition Is a Cutthroat Test of Skill, Strategy and Endurance 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z NatureScot's trends and indicator analyst Simon Foster said "internationally-important" breeding seabird populations were continuing to decline despite "some positive signs of stabilisation." Breeding seabird numbers in Scotland almost halved since 1980s 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil over 10 days and killed some 3,500 seabirds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins and sea lions. Oil washes ashore in Southern California as 126,000 gallons from spill threaten wildlife 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z He said the whale was accompanied by dolphins and seabirds in a "massive feeding frenzy" that delighted tourists on his sightseeing boat. Humpback whale breaches off Isles of Scilly 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The seabirds, such as penguins that have declined by nearly three-quarters in South Africa since 1991, are a harbinger of what will happen to wildlife with global warming, Boersma said. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z There had been rumors of tortoises stalking seabird chicks, which become helpless after they have fallen out of their nests. ‘Totally surprising and rather horrifying’: Giant tortoises eat baby birds 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The number of breeding seabirds in Scotland has declined by almost half since the 1980s, according to a new report. Breeding seabird numbers in Scotland almost halved since 1980s 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Scientists are unsure if the whales are resting during the night or feeding on food sources that move closer to the surface during nighttime hours — when krill-eating seabirds and other marine animals are sidelined. As cargo shipments boom, ship strikes imperil whales in California and worldwide 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Mr Nisbet, a seabird and marine ranger with NTS, kept his distance and managed to snap a "blurry" image of the shark. Snorkeler's close encounter with 9ft basking shark 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z One of the most serious threats to seabirds is a reduction of plankton and small fish in cold northern waters. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Indeed, the scientists note that the tortoise shows signs of having hunted seabird chicks before. ‘Totally surprising and rather horrifying’: Giant tortoises eat baby birds 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The figures are included in NatureScot's latest biodiversity indicator, which looked at 11 species of breeding seabirds. Breeding seabird numbers in Scotland almost halved since 1980s 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z A drone crash in June forced an estimated 3,000 of the sleek seabirds with their pointed orange bills to abandon their eggs on Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Orange County. Bird rescue operation in Long Beach seeks to save elegant terns 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z “Generations of Unangan people, including my younger brothers and sisters, grew up with knowing nothing more than fur seals and seabirds – and knowing our environment,” he said. On an Alaskan island, a mayor fights for fur seals - and a new future 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z One of the most visible examples of global warming’s seabird toll was the die-off of tens of thousands of common murres along the West Coast in the mid-2010s. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Evolutionary biologists at Ghent University examined museum specimens of 324 species of seabirds, including ospreys, northern gannets, and great black-backed gulls. Dark wings supercharge seabird flight 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Researchers also found that albatrosses, shearwaters, and some other seabirds find their fish prey by detecting a chemical released by the plankton the fish eat. Textbooks say most birds can't smell. Scientists are proving them wrong 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z But this first transfer of a seabird species between nations “is exactly the type of approach that we need on a global level,” he says. ‘They were destined to drown’: How scientists found these seabirds a new island home 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Some were planted with trees, others prepared as rookeries for seabirds and wading birds. Making hot sauce and working to save wetlands 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Maine’s iconic seabird, the Atlantic puffin, s uffered one of their worst years for reproduction in decades this summer due to a decline in the availability of the small fish they eat. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Importantly, the marine monuments must protect populations of marine mammals, seabirds, fish, and all pelagic and seabed ecological functions as much as possible. Scientists urge Biden to go big on ocean protection 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z There are strong correlations between this food web and salmon returns, and even seabirds such as marbled murrelets that travel 50 and more miles from their forest nests to feed at sea. Years after the devastating ‘Blob,’ ocean conditions appear to be improving, plankton survey shows 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z These 3-kilogram seabirds nest on low-lying sandy beaches—vulnerable to sea level rise and flooding. ‘They were destined to drown’: How scientists found these seabirds a new island home 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The natural prey of the sea eagles includes seabirds, fish, hare and geese and they are also known scavengers. Sea eagles at Loch Lomond for first time in 100 years 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Poor reproduction, which has persisted for several years among the puffins, is a “severe warning” about the future of the seabirds, Lyons said. Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The Nature Conservancy and other environmental groups fought the development, concerned it would destroy the habitat of nesting seabirds like rhinoceros auklets, which burrow into the steep cliffs to lay their eggs, and glaucous-winged gulls. Protected habitat, for a population of one 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z Millions of animals died of starvation, from seabirds to salmon to sea lions. Years after the devastating ‘Blob,’ ocean conditions appear to be improving, plankton survey shows 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Their removal “completely changed the island from a moonscape to a lush, verdant recovering island,” says Brad Keitt, a seabird biologist with the American Bird Conservancy who is not involved in the project. ‘They were destined to drown’: How scientists found these seabirds a new island home 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The elegant tern, a sleek seabird with a pointed orange bill, is among 800 species that rely on the reserve as a critical habitat, Loebl said. 1,500 eggs were waiting to hatch; then a drone crashed 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z “These escalations of seabird die offs are big red flags that the rising temperature of the ocean is wreaking havoc.” Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “The eagles are a real threat to the seabirds,” he said. Protected habitat, for a population of one 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z "It drifts around in the water or flies overhead in the stomachs of seabirds. It haunts you over time." 3,000 shipping containers fell into the Pacific Ocean last winter 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z Now a major study finds that seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere are already struggling. Struggling Seabirds Are Red Flag for Ocean Health 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Every day, thousands of hooks and nets meant for fish end up catching seabirds — a global problem that is pushing many seabird species to the brink of extinction. The Birds and the Buoys: Using Googly Eyes to Avert Extinction 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z They include stunning seascapes from the Inner Hebrides and encounters with wildlife, including seabirds and seals. 'Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression' 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z According to BirdLife International, this region in the South Atlantic Ocean “holds one of the world’s most abundant and diverse seabird communities, whose total breeding population probably exceeds 30 million pairs.” A Washington photographer’s passion: 600,000 photos of flying birds — and the incredible math behind it all 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z “Since seabirds travel long distances to find food, the benefits may be significant.” How do pelicans glide gracefully above waves? Paper uncovers physics behind maneuvers. 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z The new study, published yesterday in the journal Science, examines 50 years of data on 66 seabird species worldwide. Struggling Seabirds Are Red Flag for Ocean Health 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z But no fishing gear may do more damage than the gillnet, which entangles and kills at least 400,000 seabirds each year. The Birds and the Buoys: Using Googly Eyes to Avert Extinction 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The whales even help sustain seabirds that follow their travels, snagging tidbits churned up by the whales as they work the mud, tireless rototillers of the intertidal zone. Ghost shrimp, humpbacks, tiny plankton: See Puget Sound surge with springtime life 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z At least 17 seabird species, many of which are threatened, live on Lehua Island. Officials: Invasive rats eradicated on Hawaii’s Lehua Island 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z With virtually no predators, the islands are a haven for many species of seabirds, and Midway Atoll is home to the largest colony of albatross in the world. Expedition hauls tons of plastic out of remote Hawaii atolls 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Around the world, seabirds are “sending a warning signal that we really need to think about this now, before things get too bad,” Sydeman said. Struggling Seabirds Are Red Flag for Ocean Health 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Preventing albatross, petrels, gannets, boobies and other seabirds from being caught in gillnets is not easy. The Birds and the Buoys: Using Googly Eyes to Avert Extinction 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Plankton and herring also are spring fare for seabirds of Puget Sound. Ghost shrimp, humpbacks, tiny plankton: See Puget Sound surge with springtime life 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z The rats ate seabird chicks and eggs, hurting bird populations. Officials: Invasive rats eradicated on Hawaii’s Lehua Island 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z “It sustains the most vulnerable Hawaiian wildlife species, and nearly all of its habitat is used by seabirds, turtles and seals for critical nesting, burrowing, basking and pupping.” Expedition hauls tons of plastic out of remote Hawaii atolls 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z The tiny fish feed whales, porpoises and seabirds. Our last, best chance to save Atlantic salmon 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z However, the looming-eyes buoy is far from a panacea to save seabirds from fishing gear. The Birds and the Buoys: Using Googly Eyes to Avert Extinction 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z To be sure, herring still need to rebuild their numbers, as do salmon and seabirds and many other creatures. Ghost shrimp, humpbacks, tiny plankton: See Puget Sound surge with springtime life 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z Most local bird species are on the decline, including the vast majority of the Northwest’s iconic seabirds. We humans have dumped on the poor pigeon for too long; it’s high time to admire this fascinating, fast, quirky bird 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, the sudden abandonment of more than 1,700 Cape cormorant chicks has sparked the largest seabird rescue mission the country has seen in 20 years. Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa's chicks abandoned in wild 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z These species in turn provide a vital food source for predators such as porpoises, dolphins and seabirds. Bottom trawling ban for key UK fishing sites 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The extent of seabird bycatch is probably underreported and not fully understood, and the problem won’t be solved by technical solutions with googly eyes alone. The Birds and the Buoys: Using Googly Eyes to Avert Extinction 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z While most least terns are considered seabirds, some species live by rivers, lakes and wetlands. Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Work to protect and restore the coast included starting an $80 million floodgate and expanding a severely eroded island where thousands of pelicans and other seabirds nested to seven times its size. Pandemic, hurricanes top Louisiana news for 2020 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z "It was just carnage, with kelp gulls and ibises coming for these chicks," says Lauren Waller, a seabird scientist at Sanccob. Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa's chicks abandoned in wild 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z The state is getting more than $6.5 million for engineering and design to enlarge two eroded islands where seabirds and shorebirds nest. $234M BP spill money for 5 wetlands projects in 2 parishes 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z A former Coast Guard station, the atoll is home to seabirds, endangered Hawaiian monk seals and coral reefs that are teeming with sea turtles, tiger sharks and other marine life. Isolated for months, island crew sees pandemic for 1st time 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The designation will help to safeguard millions of seabirds, including yellow-nosed albatross and rockhopper penguins, as well as whales, sharks and seals, the government said. ‘Most remote island’ creates massive marine protection zone 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Abraham described the Bird of the Year electorate as roughly split between fans of seabirds and forest-dwelling ones, and said that voter turnout appeared to be lower than in previous years. Who Would Rig This Vote? The Fraud Was Real (and Feathers Were Ruffled) 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z It said recent pictures showed seabirds' feet wrapped in the elastic strings of face masks. Face masks and PPE found on a quarter of beaches 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z These were the warriors of their tribe, escaped from all the perils they had faced, from seabirds to seals and sea lions, to fishermen and the shredding teeth of orcas. The Elwha dams are gone and chinook are surging back, but why are so few reaching the upper river? 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z They are routinely ingested by sea turtles and other marine creatures, and especially by seabirds, which mistake them for fish eggs or other food. Tenacious citizens take on the plastics industry over an insidious pollutant 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Humpbacks, sea lions and other seabirds also experienced mass die offs. I'm 18 and can already see my Alaska community changed forever by climate change 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z The leader was the antipodean albatross, an endangered seabird that is often caught up in the lines used by commercial fishing boats to catch tuna and swordfish. Who Would Rig This Vote? The Fraud Was Real (and Feathers Were Ruffled) 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Lines said the Mauritius Natural Environment Recovery Fund will be used for mangrove protection, coral reef recovery, protection of seabirds and rare species, and research by private and governmental groups. Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z St. Paul is a microcosm of the upheaval the region is enduring, with heavy coastal erosion and mass die-offs of puffins and other seabirds. As the Arctic thaws, Indigenous Alaskans demand a voice in climate change research 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Evidence of marine animals and seabirds consuming pellets also goes back decades. Tenacious citizens take on the plastics industry over an insidious pollutant 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Traditionally one of the main sources of food was the hundreds of thousands of seabirds that nested on the high cliffs. The last families who lived on St Kilda 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z She suspects seabird numbers are limited more by the availability of food than nesting sites. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z The long-term impacts of the oil spill will likely affect whales, turtles, seabirds and much of the marine life in the area, Greenpeace warned. 14 dolphins die in Mauritius near Japanese ship’s oil spill 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z Whales, fish, seabirds, turtles and many other animals are eating the plastic and dying en masse. COVID-19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z In a 1980 study of seabirds in Alaska, Robert H. Day wrote that "it appears that ingestion of plastic by marine birds first occurred in the Pacific after the mid-1960s." Tenacious citizens take on the plastics industry over an insidious pollutant 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z So many islanders had left that the traditional livelihoods of raising sheep for wool, spinning and weaving tweed, fishing and harvesting of seabird eggs and oil, were much harder to sustain. The last families who lived on St Kilda 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z “We are realigning the atoll to be as seabird friendly as possible,” he says. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z It would kill hundreds of species of marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds, as well as destroy pristine coral reefs. After Beirut, an abandoned Yemeni oil tanker is renewing fears of another disastrous explosion 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is working to free trapped seabirds and turtles. Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, France today recruits albatrosses as a form of law enforcement – outfitting them with radar detector satellite tags in a bid to curb illegal fishing, which threatens the existence of seabirds. Animal assassins and military mammals: How superpowers continue to train creatures for combat 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Pikelot is a low coral islet, with forest and scrub, that is home to a seabird rookery and turtle nesting site. Giant SOS on Pacific isle leads to rescue of three stranded sailors 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z By removing 99% of Palmyra’s millions of palms, biologists hope to create more room on the atoll’s three dozen islets for indigenous forests and seabirds, including the world’s second largest colony of red-footed boobies. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Uninhabited Pikelot Island, less than half a kilometre long, is a low coral atoll, heavily forested and home to a seabird rookery and turtle nesting site. Missing sailors stranded on Pacific island saved by giant SOS in the sand 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z They’ve altered fisheries and killed seabirds in the North Pacific and Bering Sea, and damaged or killed parts of the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage site. Hot ocean waters along East Coast are drawing in ‘weird’ fish and supercharging hurricane season 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Other predators—fish, seabirds and seals—were already working the prey field, and competition was fierce. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z “I think it’s really important that people understand the critical importance of seabirds as the architects of the island itself,” Raine says. Hawaii's Invasive Predator Catastrophe 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z They ate the seeds and gnawed the saplings of native trees and attacked seabird colonies, including those of sooty terns, which nest on the ground. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z The seabirds are very faithful to both their burrow sites and their mates, so if a cat takes out one parent the other might not breed again for several years, if at all. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Both the rat and the Shiant seabirds host different species of tick. Should we cull one species to save another? 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z “Responses to climate warming will differ depending on species and regions,” he said, for example predatory seabirds called skua found it harder to catch big and healthy penguin chicks. Adélie penguins could thrive as result of sea ice melting 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z Each camera was trained at a different seabird burrow—which provided ready meals for the feral feline. Hawaii's Invasive Predator Catastrophe 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Whether the palm cull will boost seabird populations remains to be seen, says Young, whose students and colleagues are helping monitor the effects. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Each camera was trained at a different seabird burrow — which provided ready meals for the feral feline. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Removing it may see the tick burden on Shiant seabirds rise, along with fatalities. Should we cull one species to save another? 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z National Parks Conservation Association President and chief executive Theresa Pierno called the area “a living laboratory” where cod, tuna, sea turtles, sharks, seabirds and endangered marine mammals like North Atlantic right whales flourish. Trump lifts limits on commercial fishing at ocean sanctuary off New England 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Over the past decade, the Kaua’i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project and its many organizational partners have concentrated on establishing predator controls at six of their seven regularly monitored seabird breeding sites. Hawaii's Invasive Predator Catastrophe 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Biologists believe perhaps eight other seabird species once used the atoll, including wedge-tailed shearwaters, tropical shearwaters, Phoenix petrels, and white-throated storm petrels. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z In one incident recounted in the paper, the seabird recovery team found images of a cat taken by nine out of 30 remote cameras on the same day. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z An estimated 2 million fewer seabirds fledge each year because of the mouse. Should we cull one species to save another? 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Many species of deep-sea coral, sharks, sea turtles, seabirds and deep-diving marine mammals live along areas along the continental shelf. Trump lifts limits on commercial fishing at ocean sanctuary off New England 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z The first of the returning seabirds were spotted in March, the trust said, and the islands were now at "full capacity". Puffin nesting areas 'may expand without tourists' 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z The team of 12 from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds planned to spend a year on Gough Island protecting seabirds from predatory giant mice. RSPB team home after epic remote island voyage 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z The research team used seven years data from the six sites, from before and after predator controls were established, and projected striking results for the future of the two seabird species. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Workers are wrapping up a project to transform a fortified island into a new habitat for Virginia’s largest seabird colony. Local Digest: People rescued from smoke-filled D.C. apartment building 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Fort Wool is next to where transportation officials paved over the nesting site for the seabird colony as part of a $4 billion project to expand the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Virginia’s largest seabird colony gets new habitat 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Louisiana’s westernmost nesting site for colonial seabirds and wading birds isn’t a barrier island. Restoring island where cleaned birds brought during BP spill 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The Kauai Seabird Habitat Conservation Plan outlines steps being taken to minimize light pollution and other dangers to seabirds on the island, The Garden Island reported Tuesday. Agency drafts conservation plan to protect Hawaii seabirds 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z "I think it's really important that people understand the critical importance of seabirds as the architects of the island itself," Raine says. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Painting was the first to spot the seabird chicks dazed and confused around town on foggy nights five years ago. Taxi! Endangered New Zealand seabirds get a lift to safety after crash landing in fog 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z The spill blackened popular beaches for miles, killed or fouled hundred of seabirds, seals and other wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing. Pipeline owner agrees to pay $60M over 2015 California spill 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z There were 22 colonies of pelicans, gulls and other seabirds and wading birds in Louisiana in 2010; now there are 10, said Todd Baker, a Wildlife and Fisheries biologist. Restoring island where cleaned birds brought during BP spill 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The plan was developed to address how attraction to light to listed seabirds on the island. Agency drafts conservation plan to protect Hawaii seabirds 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Over the past decade, the Kaua'i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project and its many organizational partners have concentrated on establishing predator controls at six of their seven regularly monitored seabird breeding sites. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z Hutton’s shearwater are the only seabird in the world that nests and raises its young in the mountains, at heights around 1200m. Taxi! Endangered New Zealand seabirds get a lift to safety after crash landing in fog 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z Frankham, 45, grew up sailing, fishing and diving in the gulf, watching the water roil as seabirds plunged among kahawai and kingfish. ‘We used to be leaders’: the collapse of New Zealand’s landmark ocean park 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z In Puerto Rico, studies note, their introduction in the 1960s destroyed seabird populations as the monkeys devoured eggs. People can’t agree on what to do about Florida’s herpes-infected monkeys 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “They seem really less common in the track fossil record, maybe because they were walkers but also climbers or cliff dwellers” like some seabirds today, Mazin says. Footprint Find Could Be a “Holy Grail” of Pterosaur Research 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Hawaiian seabirds face a laundry list of additional threats, including climate change, collisions with power lines, reduced fish populations at sea, and invasive plants that change forest compositions. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z An estimated 300,000 seabirds are killed annually through accidental encounters with fishing vessels but scientists are hoping these risky encounters may soon serve a greater purpose. 'Intelligent drones': albatross fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Commercial longline fishers are collaborating with NGOs and the government to reduce seabird by-catch, including trialling a device to bait lines underwater so birds don’t get caught in them. ‘We used to be leaders’: the collapse of New Zealand’s landmark ocean park 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z Monitoring of wild seabirds, including albatrosses, revealed similar findings. 'Hidden' plastic chemicals build up in seabirds 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z In the future, patrolling seabirds might help reveal fishing grounds that should be targeted for enforcement. Seabird ‘cops’ spy on sneaky fishing vessels 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z The paper recommends predator-proof fences at all sites, as well as dedicated year-round funding for both seabird monitoring efforts and predator-control operations designed to specifically target the composition of animals at each location. Hawaii’s invasive predator catastrophe 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z It is believed the United Kingdom is interested in the trials and would like to use them to reduce seabird bycatch in its waters. 'Intelligent drones': albatross fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Malnourished sea lions washed ashore, another study confirmed, and more than half a million seabirds starved to death — strewn across the coast from California to the Gulf of Alaska. What's tangling up the humpback whales? A food chain snarled by climate change 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z With nearly half of the world's seabird species in decline, and 28% classed as globally threatened, chemical pollution is a "pervasive and growing threat", said the researchers. 'Hidden' plastic chemicals build up in seabirds 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z After a 6-month study with the large seabirds, the researchers estimate that more than one-third of vessels in the southern Indian Ocean are sailing undercover, confirming concerns about illegal or unreported fishing. Seabird ‘cops’ spy on sneaky fishing vessels 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z A huge and long-lasting marine heat wave that became known as "the blob" was responsible for the death of nearly one million seabirds in the Pacific Ocean in 2015 and 2016, a new study reveals. Giant 'hot blob' in Pacific Ocean caused 1 million seabirds to die 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z A severe marine heatwave in the Pacific Ocean killed almost a million seabirds. Scientists say hot ocean "blob" killed one million seabirds 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z A million seabirds died in less than a year as a result of a giant “blob” of hot ocean water off the coast of New Zealand, according to new research. Huge ‘hot blob’ in Pacific Ocean killed nearly a million seabirds 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z "These findings provide direct evidence of seabird exposure to plastic additives and emphasise the role of marine debris ingestion as a source of chemical pollution," they wrote in the journal Current Biology. 'Hidden' plastic chemicals build up in seabirds 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Tens of thousands of seabirds found dead on the west coast of the US in 2015-16 were probably killed by an unprecedented heatwave, scientists say. Million birds feared dead in 'blob' ocean heatwave 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z “The lifespan of these ‘ghost nets’ is not known but as long as they float they continue killing not only fish, but also sea turtles, seabirds and other marine animals,” he wrote. Hawaii on lookout for ‘ghost net’ threatening area sea life 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z The North Pacific seabirds can quickly cover hundreds of miles searching for schools of small forage fish. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Most dead seabirds never wash ashore, so while 62,000 dead or dying murres were found along the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California, researchers estimate the total number is closer to 1 million. Huge ‘hot blob’ in Pacific Ocean killed nearly a million seabirds 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Studies examining the direct consequences of ingestion are crucial to understand the "hidden" effects of plastics on seabirds, she said. 'Hidden' plastic chemicals build up in seabirds 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Geological Survey who has studied seabird for more than 40 years. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z One of the best adapted seabirds in the northern hemisphere, they can outfly other seabirds and speed from shelf to coast in a few hours. What caused die-off of Pacific seabirds in 2015? A warm 'blob' disrupted their food web 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z So biologists were stunned four winters ago when carcasses of emaciated common murres showed up on beaches in what they say was the largest seabird die-off recorded in the world’s oceans. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The seabird has not replenished in numbers after the mass die-off. Huge ‘hot blob’ in Pacific Ocean killed nearly a million seabirds 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z "This study demonstrates that plastics do lead to raised levels of contaminants in seabird chicks," she explained. 'Hidden' plastic chemicals build up in seabirds 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The North Pacific seabirds can quickly cover hundreds of miles searching for schools of small forage fish. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The small seabird, which weighs about 2 pounds, must eat 56% of its body mass each day to survive — a daily diet of about 60 to 120 high-fat forage fish, including sardines, herring and capelin. What caused die-off of Pacific seabirds in 2015? A warm 'blob' disrupted their food web 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The seabirds found that their main food source had a fraction of its usual nutrition. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The seabird must eat half its body weight to survive, but food grew scarce amid intense competition from other creatures. Huge ‘hot blob’ in Pacific Ocean killed nearly a million seabirds 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Scientists observed two Atlantic puffins using sticks to scratch themselves—the first known instance of seabirds using tools. Atlantic Puffins Spotted Using Tools 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z So biologists were stunned four winters ago when carcasses of emaciated common murres showed up on beaches in what they say was the largest seabird die-off recorded in the world’s oceans. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z In the fall of 2015, two years into a heatwave in the Pacific Ocean colloquially known as “the Blob,” an unusually large influx of common murres, a small northern seabird, began to wash ashore. What caused die-off of Pacific seabirds in 2015? A warm 'blob' disrupted their food web 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Geological Survey who has studied seabird for more than 40 years. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z According to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists of the United States of America, seabirds, specifically puffins, are tool-wielders too. Puffins have learned to use tools, and I for one welcome our new avian overlords 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The rats were eating the eggs and chicks of ground-nesting seabirds as well as chewing through food supplies and farming equipment. The communities on a mission to exterminate rats 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z The seabirds found that their main food source had a fraction of its usual nutrition. Researchers tie massive Pacific seabird die-off to heat wave 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z No matter what officials choose for the forest, the seabirds are likely slated for at least a decade of decline, according to population models in the final plan for their conservation. What is the future of Washington state’s forests? Endangered marbled murrelet seabird caught in fight 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z In the Bering Sea, where fish populations were dislocated and carcasses of seabirds and seals littered shorelines, the effects of warming are notably acute, Thoman said. Alaska set to finish 2019 with record warm year 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z A study published in August in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that ingesting plastic seems to be altering the health and overall physiology of seabirds. Puffins have learned to use tools, and I for one welcome our new avian overlords 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z “They are showing up with empty stomachs on the beaches. The indigenous communities are reporting seeing seabirds dead on beaches in numbers they haven’t seen before.” Arctic habitats and cultures on thin ice as region warms 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was probably inspired by an outbreak of domoic acid that drove local seabirds into a frenzy. Why a California delicacy won't be on the menu this Thanksgiving 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The Swansea-based scientist spent years piecing together an ancient DNA puzzle that suggests hunting by humans caused this giant seabird's demise. Great auk: Humans hunted seabird to extinction 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Wildlife also suffered from the state’s chaotic weather, with mass die-offs of seabirds and marine mammals struggling to cope with ecological upheaval. Alaska set to finish 2019 with record warm year 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z When two species, be they large seabirds and their parasites or tiny bacteria and their viral enemies, share an environment over evolutionary time, they are said to co-evolve. Researchers use CRISPR to eliminate HIV in mice, DNA and all 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z It just disappeared down her gullet and is now presumably entangled in her lower intestines like one of those seabirds that has swallowed a plastic bag. Giant dildos and vibrating beds: Sexpo is serious about the business of sex – it's also hilarious | Brigid Delaney 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Plastics were also found in flying fish, which are eaten by top predators such as tunas and most Hawaiian seabirds. Where plastic outnumbers fish by seven to one 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z As a seabird ecologist, I develop mathematical models to understand and predict how seabirds respond to environmental change. Emperor Penguins could march to extinction if nations fail to halt climate change 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z With virtually no predators, Midway is a haven for many species of seabirds and is home to the largest colony of albatross in the world. Iconic Pacific bird sanctuary ravaged by plastic and death 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z In addition to its many coral reef habitats, Abrolhos is an important sanctuary for seabirds and humpback whales and an important destination for marine ecotourism. Mysterious oil spill threatens marine biodiversity haven in Brazil 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z NOME, Alaska — The shipment arrived airfreight: 47 seabird carcasses collected by the Bering Strait villagers of Shishmaref. Why are birds and seals starving in a Bering Sea full of fish? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z |
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