Seabird Ecology Lab
Movement ecology, conservation biology, symbiotic interactions and marine environmental chemistry in seabirds
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II Seabird Il·lustra: El objetivo del concurso es transmitir, sensibilizar y concienciar sobre las amenazas que sufren las aves marinas, tanto en el medio marino como en el terrestre, a la población del país para su implicación en la conservación de las mismas y sus hábitats.
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Credit: José Luis Correia.
The Manx shearwaters of La Palma
In search of the elusive estapagao, our team carried out an intense field campaign in La Palma. Combining pelagic surveys, nocturnal observations, and advanced tracking technology, we revealed new insights into the species’ movements, possible breeding areas, and conservation needs—filling a major gap in knowledge since the last confirmed records in 1989. To learn more...
Credit: Diego Vicente
II Seabird Il·lustra
Desde el equipo de Seabird Ecology Lab, adscrito a la Universitat de Barcelona y al Instituto de Investigación de la Biodiversidad (IRBio-UB), creemos que para conservar, primero hay que conocer y valorar. Es fundamental visibilizar esta problemática para poder actuar en la conservación de estas especies. Por este motivo, organizamos el II CONCURSO de “SEABIRD IL·LUSTRA”, un concurso de ilustración naturalista de aves marinas. ¡Esta edición es a nivel Estatal!
Credit: Raül Ramos.
Band-rumped storm petrel in Montaña Clara
Our team has been in the islet of Montaña Clara, Canary Islands, to deploy tracking devices and study a very enigmatic seabird: the band-rumped storm petrel (Hydrobates castro), whose populations are declining worldwide and one of the few birds that breed in this islands during winter. To learn more about the fieldwork...
Credit: Pilar Jiménez (@psuzume)
AMPLIAMAR: Tracking Seabirds to Expand Marine Protected Areas
AMPLIAMAR project: Expanding marine protected areas by identifying Key Biodiversity Areas through seabird remote tracking. Learn more...
Credit: Raül Ramos.
GAUDIN project and the role of RAMPE in the conservation of Audouin's gull
June 10, 2021
How do Audouin's gulls interact with fishing vessels? The GAUDIN project informs on the effects of fisheries and the role of RAMPE in the conservation of this species. Learn more...
Credit: Salvador García.
AMARYPESCA project and the role of RAMPE in seabird conservation
March 10, 2021
How do seabirds interact with fisheries and aquaculture? AMARYPESCA project offers new insights on the effects of these activities and the role of RAMPE in the conservation of seabirds. Learn more...
Credit: Raül Ramos.
Audouin's gull in marine protected areas during breeding and migration
November 20, 2020
The GAUDIN project aims to improve the management of Spain’s marine protected areas network (RAMPE) in the Levante region. Supported by Fundación Biodiversidad, it uses GPS tracking of Audouin’s gulls to enhance conservation efforts and address their interactions with fisheries, aligning with RAMPE’s objectives. Learn more...
Marine protected areas and the conservation of seabirds: Data collection
26th October 2020
We have already completed the fieldwork and data collection for the AMARYPESCA project. Supported by Fundación Biodiversidad and the EMFF, this project focuses on using seabirds to improve fisheries and aquaculture management within Spain's RAMPE network. Our goals are to assess RAMPE’s role in seabird conservation and address seabird interactions with fishing and aquaculture, enhancing sustainable marine management in alignment with LIFE INTEMARES. Learn more...
Credit: ANSE
World Oceans Day: Seabirds and the Network of Marine Protected Areas
8th June 2020
Seas and oceans are among the planet’s most mysterious yet fascinating ecosystems, but increasing human activities threaten their health. Spain’s marine protected areas network (RAMPE) was established to ensure coherent marine management, though only 13% of its waters are protected. Seabirds, as top predators and sentinel species, provide critical insights into marine health. Through projects like AMARYPESCA and GAUDIN, our team uses GPS tracking to study seabird interactions with fisheries and aquaculture, aiming to improve RAMPE’s management and conservation efforts, in line with LIFE INTEMARES goals. Learn more...