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Vulnerable concentrations of seabirds in Falkland Islands waters 2000

Abstract

The Falkland Islands support internationally important numbers of breeding seabirds. Between February 1998 and January 2000, JNCC's Seabirds at Sea Team systematically surveyed seabirds and marine mammals in the waters around the Falkland Islands. Surveys were conducted from vessels of opportunity, primarily the Fishery Protection Vessels of the Falklands Islands Government. Two years of survey work is condensed here, presenting data on seabird vulnerability to surface pollution around the Islands.

This analysis is the first assessment of its kind for this area. These maps can be used to identify those areas supporting seabird concentrations at greatest risk to the threat of surface pollution. The ongoing survey work aims to improve the coverage of Falkland Islands waters and present a more complete picture of the distribution of vulnerable concentrations of seabirds in Falkland Islands waters.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2000··

Citation
White, R.W., Gillon, K.W., Black, A.D. & Reid, J.B. (2000) Vulnerable concentrations of seabirds in Falkland Islands waters. JNCC, Peterborough, ISBN 1 86107 521 9.

Lineage
This report presents two years of survey work around the Falkland Islands, between February 1998 and January 2000.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·05·01

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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