Wednesday 4 June 2014

Gannet sat nav reveals impact of fishing vessels

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Gannet sat nav reveals impact of fishing vessels
Exeter UK (SPX) Jun 03, 2014 - Fishing vessels have a far bigger ecological footprint than previously thought, according to research which tracked the movement and behaviour of seabirds using GPS devices. A team of scientists led by the University of Exeter discovered that northern gannets change their behaviour in response to the presence of large vessels such as trawlers, suggesting each boat can significantly influen ... more


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