Regional Science and Technology Fund
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Human-related threats on the Cory’s shearwater (Calonectris borealis) in its nesting habitat in the central group of the Azorean archipelago
- StateONGOING
- NameLaurine Marie Parmentier
- Host entitycE3c – Centro de Ecologia, Evolução e Alterações Ambientais
- University awarding the degreeUniversity of the Azores
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Objectives
- Compile a coherent review of existing studies and reports for the entire distribution area of Cory’s shearwater.
- Characterize the anthropogenic threats namely:
- the impact of invasive fauna and burrow characteristics on the breeding success,
- the nesting habitat reduction and
- the impact of the rise of air temperature on chicks survival.
- Predict the Cory’s shearwater’s nest distribution in the central group of the Azores (Pico, Faial and Terceira island) under climate change scenarios using the habitat suitability model and including the local specific climate change-related threats.
- Generate communication actions to different publics and stakeholders such as recommendations for the conservation organizations and local government, reaching the local population by raising awareness and participating in scientific events.
Results & Impact
This research provides insight into the resilience of shearwaters to human-related threats, including climate change. This will contribute to understanding how this species and seabirds in general must adapt to their changing environment. The project will produce various tools, such as scientific publications and scientific communication, recommendations for conservation measures, training students, and raising awareness among the general public. Therefore, this project will impact different types of public.
