Habitat use and movements of common eiders wintering in southern New England
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DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.21289
Abstract: Little is known about the habitat use patterns and movement ecology of American common eiders (Somateria mollissima dresseri) despite potential negative impacts on habitat and eider populations from anthropogenic sources (e.g., oil spills, hunting, offshore… read more here.
Keywords: use; common eiders; habitat use; new england ... See more keywords
Boat disturbance effects on moulting common eiders Somateria mollissima
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DOI: 10.1007/s00227-019-3624-z
Abstract: Ship and boat traffic are increasing sources of disturbance to marine wildlife. During moult, sea ducks are flightless and rely on productive and shallow feeding areas. However, this period coincides with the peak of the… read more here.
Keywords: somateria mollissima; disturbance; common eiders; eiders somateria ... See more keywords
Forecasting the outcome of multiple effects of climate change on northern common eiders
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2018.02.007
Abstract: Abstract Contemporary climate change has complex effects on animal populations caused by the (non-linear) combination of multiple direct and indirect effects on individuals. These interactions make predictions of the ecological response to climate change challenging;… read more here.
Keywords: change; common eiders; effects climate; northern common ... See more keywords
Energetic Compounds in the Trophic Chain—A Pilot Study Examining the Exposure Risk of Common Eiders (Somateria mollissima) to TNT, Its Metabolites, and By-Products
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10110685
Abstract: The Baltic and North Seas still contain large amounts of dumped munitions from both World Wars. The exposure of the munition shells to the seawater causes corrosion, which leads to the disintegration of shells and… read more here.
Keywords: tnt; tnt metabolites; common eiders; risk ... See more keywords