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Seabirds and kelp harvest – conflict or harmony?

Published on: 18. September 2020
Author: Camilla Næss

Foraging shags and commercial kelp harvesters very often utilize the same marine areas.

Seabirds and kelp harvest – conflict or harmony?

Coastal kelp forest ecosystems create dynamic and productive habitats for invertebrates, fish and seabirds. Worldwide, kelp is harvested commercially, affecting kelp-associated animal communities. Using GPS-tracking data, researchers have recentl

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