SUPR
Seabird foraging range
Dnr:

NAISS 2024/22-1485

Type:

NAISS Small Compute

Principal Investigator:

Quentin Queiros

Affiliation:

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Start Date:

2024-11-18

End Date:

2025-06-01

Primary Classification:

10502: Environmental Sciences (social aspects to be 507)

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Allocation

Abstract

This project aims to predict the foraging ranges of the world's seabirds. After compiling foraging range data from 14,000 individuals across 79 species, I plan to correlate these values with morphological traits within a Bayesian framework. Once the best predictive model is identified, we will extrapolate our findings to all seabird species and colonies. Finally, we will compare our predictions with existing and proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) to assess the effectiveness of these areas and identify underprotected species and colonies, supporting future conservation priorities.