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Studies have found that in certain wintering areas, such as off the coast of Mauritania, up to 20.2% of gannets observed were entangled in marine debris.

), with its striking blue eyes and six-foot wingspan, is one of the most iconic seabirds of the North Atlantic. Known for spectacular plunge-dives from heights of up to 30 meters, these birds are masters of the ocean. However, recent research—including pioneering work by and Collar —reveals that these sentinels of the sea are increasingly under threat from a "silent killer": marine plastic debris. The Danger of Entanglement Download File Barbera & Collar - Gannet.zip

One of the most pressing issues identified in the research is the high incidence of . Gannets often mistake brightly colored plastic, such as red fishing lines or synthetic nets, for nesting material. Studies have found that in certain wintering areas,

Below is an article summarizing the critical ecological challenges facing the Northern Gannet , based on the themes typically found in their research. Below is an article summarizing the critical ecological

Beyond plastic, gannets are facing a "perfect storm" of environmental stressors:

While the exact zip file "" appears to be a specific research or data package, it likely contains materials related to the influential studies on the Northern Gannet ( Moruscap M o r u s bassanusb a s s a n u s

) conducted by experts such as (whose work often appears with Barbera in citations) and Nigel Collar . These researchers are known for documenting the impact of marine debris and entanglements on seabird populations.