Seabird Ecology Lab

Movement ecology, conservation biology, symbiotic interactions and marine environmental chemistry in seabirds 

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AMPLIAMAR: Tracking Seabirds to Expand Marine Protected Areas: We present our last project about seabird conservation in Spanish waters.

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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...

Credit: Jorge Crespo. 

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...