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Researchers found that Northern Hemisphere seabirds suffer greater breeding productivity stresses than their Southern Hemisphere counterparts. This suggests the need for hemispheric-scale ocean management and long-term monitoring programs.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Seabirds' success reveals asymmetry in ocean health American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · May 27, 2021 · first to report
- Seabirds face dire threats from climate change, human activity — especially in Northern Hemisphere University of Washington · May 27, 2021
- Seabirds sound alarm: Breeding success corresponds to hemispheric rates of ocean warming UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · May 27, 2021