) conducted by experts such as (whose work often appears with Barbera in citations) and Nigel Collar . These researchers are known for documenting the impact of marine debris and entanglements on seabird populations.
), with its striking blue eyes and six-foot wingspan, is one of the most iconic seabirds of the North Atlantic. Known for spectacular plunge-dives from heights of up to 30 meters, these birds are masters of the ocean. However, recent research—including pioneering work by and Collar —reveals that these sentinels of the sea are increasingly under threat from a "silent killer": marine plastic debris. The Danger of Entanglement Download File Barbera & Collar - Gannet.zip
Studies have found that in certain wintering areas, such as off the coast of Mauritania, up to 20.2% of gannets observed were entangled in marine debris. ) conducted by experts such as (whose work
The rapid expansion of offshore wind farms in the North Sea poses a collision risk, particularly for juveniles who tend to forage closer to the coast where these turbines are often situated. The Road to Recovery Known for spectacular plunge-dives from heights of up
Guardians of the North: The Northern Gannet’s Fight Against a Plastic Tide The Northern Gannet ( Moruscap M o r u s bassanusb a s s a n u s