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View article: Mercury in eastern coyotes from Nova Scotia, Canada: Effects of geography and trophic position
Mercury in eastern coyotes from Nova Scotia, Canada: Effects of geography and trophic position Open
Mercury (Hg) is a global environmental concern due to its wide distribution and myriad of deleterious effects on biota. We studied hepatic Hg in a widespread, top predator in the terrestrial ecosystem of Nova Scotia, Canada, the eastern co…
View article: Examining avian influenza virus exposure in seabirds of the northwest Atlantic in 2022 and 2023 via antibodies in eggs
Examining avian influenza virus exposure in seabirds of the northwest Atlantic in 2022 and 2023 via antibodies in eggs Open
Seabirds are frequently infected by avian influenza virus (AIV), which prior to 2021 primarily consisted of low-pathogenic AIV with limited reports of disease during infection. However, since highly pathogenic AIV (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.…
View article: A meta‐analysis of the impact of drones on birds
A meta‐analysis of the impact of drones on birds Open
Drones are increasingly being used to monitor, film, and survey birds. Many studies also report that, as compared to traditional methods such as ground counts or helicopter surveys, drones can reduce bird disturbance. Yet, best practices o…
View article: Decades of monitoring plastic pollution in seabirds in Canada: Spatial, temporal, and methodological insights
Decades of monitoring plastic pollution in seabirds in Canada: Spatial, temporal, and methodological insights Open
Plastic ingestion by seabirds is an increasing issue worldwide, yet species can vary in ingestion based on ecological and morphological differences. This provokes the ecological question of which species are better suited to monitor plasti…
View article: The relationship between plastic ingestion and trace element concentrations in Arctic seabirds
The relationship between plastic ingestion and trace element concentrations in Arctic seabirds Open
Seabirds ingest contaminants linked to their prey's tissues, but also adsorbed to ingested plastic debris. To explore relationships between ingested plastics and trace elements concentrations, we analyzed 25 essential non-essential trace e…
View article: Seasonal and circadian patterns of herring gull (<i>Larus smithsoniansus</i>) movements reveal temporal shifts in industry and coastal island interaction
Seasonal and circadian patterns of herring gull (<i>Larus smithsoniansus</i>) movements reveal temporal shifts in industry and coastal island interaction Open
Anthropogenic food subsidies attract opportunistic generalists like gulls in high densities, which may lead to negative impacts on human communities and local ecosystems. Managing impacts requires understanding why gulls use particular nat…
View article: Monitoring litter on Arctic and subarctic shorelines: current status and next steps for monitoring programs
Monitoring litter on Arctic and subarctic shorelines: current status and next steps for monitoring programs Open
Plastic pollution is ubiquitous, and the Arctic is no exception. One important step to understand the extent of the problem, and to monitor its impact is to have repeatable, comparable, and relevant measures across time and space that allo…
View article: Mercury in Soils of Seabird Nesting Islands in West Iceland
Mercury in Soils of Seabird Nesting Islands in West Iceland Open
Seabirds are globally recognized vectors of marine-derived materials, which get deposited on land at their breeding colonies, potentially altering local soil chemistry. We studied mercury (Hg) in soil cores on two islands in west Iceland t…
View article: Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic
Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic Open
Through ingestion and subsequent egestion, Arctic seabirds can bioaccumulate microplastics at and around their colony breeding sites. While microplastics in Arctic seabirds have been well documented, it is not yet understood to what extent…
View article: Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic
Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic Open
Through ingestion and subsequent egestion, Arctic seabirds can bioaccumulate microplastics at and around their colony breeding sites. While microplastics in Arctic seabirds have been well documented, it is not yet understood to what extent…
View article: Plastics as a carrier of chemical additives to the Arctic: possibilities for strategic monitoring across the circumpolar North
Plastics as a carrier of chemical additives to the Arctic: possibilities for strategic monitoring across the circumpolar North Open
Plastic pollution (including microplastics) has been reported in a variety of biotic and abiotic compartments across the circumpolar Arctic. Due to their environmental ubiquity, there is a need to understand not only the fate and transport…
View article: Microplastics in Arctic invertebrates: status on occurrence and recommendations for future monitoring
Microplastics in Arctic invertebrates: status on occurrence and recommendations for future monitoring Open
Few studies have been published on the occurrence and distribution of microplastics (MPs) in invertebrates from the Arctic. We still need to develop harmonized methods to enable good comparison between studies taking into account recovery …
View article: Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic
Co-contaminants of microplastics in two seabird species from the Canadian Arctic Open
Through ingestion and subsequent egestion, Arctic seabirds can bioaccumulate microplastics at and around their colony breeding sites. While microplastics in Arctic seabirds have been well documented, it is not yet understood to what extent…
View article: Monitoring litter and microplastics in Arctic mammals and birds
Monitoring litter and microplastics in Arctic mammals and birds Open
Plastic pollution has been reported to affect Arctic mammals and birds. There are strengths and limitations to monitoring litter and microplastics using Arctic mammals and birds. One strength is the direct use of these data to understand t…
View article: An ecosystem-scale litter and microplastics monitoring plan under the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
An ecosystem-scale litter and microplastics monitoring plan under the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) Open
Lack of knowledge on levels and trends of litter and microplastics in the Arctic, is limiting our understanding of the sources, transport, fate, and effects is hampering global activities aimed at reducing litter and microplastics in the e…
View article: Non-breeding Movements and Foraging Ecology of the Black Guillemot <i>Cepphus grylle</i> in Atlantic Canada
Non-breeding Movements and Foraging Ecology of the Black Guillemot <i>Cepphus grylle</i> in Atlantic Canada Open
Understanding the movements of seabirds, which are important ecological indicators, can provide new insights into physical and biological aspects of the marine environment. This information can also be used in planning marine conservation …
View article: Review of plastic pollution policies of Arctic countries in relation to seabirds
Review of plastic pollution policies of Arctic countries in relation to seabirds Open
Marine plastic is a ubiquitous environmental problem that can have an impact on a variety of marine biota, such as seabirds, making it an important concern for scientists and policy makers. Although research on plastic ingestion by seabird…
View article: First evidence of diverging migration and overwintering strategies in glaucous gulls (<i>Larus hyperboreus</i>) from the Canadian Arctic
First evidence of diverging migration and overwintering strategies in glaucous gulls (<i>Larus hyperboreus</i>) from the Canadian Arctic Open
Many seabird populations differ in their migration strategies, where individuals travel in different directions to separate wintering areas. These migratory strategies may expose individuals to different threats, thus understanding migrato…
View article: Inter-individual variation in the migratory behaviour of a generalist seabird, the herring gull (<i>Larus smithsoniansus</i>), from the Canadian Arctic
Inter-individual variation in the migratory behaviour of a generalist seabird, the herring gull (<i>Larus smithsoniansus</i>), from the Canadian Arctic Open
The Arctic is warming three times faster than the rest of the globe, causing rapid transformational changes in Arctic ecosystems. As these changes increase, understanding seabird movements will be important for predicting how they respond …
View article: LITTER AND MICROPLASTICS MONITORING GUIDELINES ARCTIC MONITORING & ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME version 1.0 AMAP
LITTER AND MICROPLASTICS MONITORING GUIDELINES ARCTIC MONITORING & ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME version 1.0 AMAP Open
The purpose of the guidelines is to review existing knowledge and provide guidance for designing an Arctic monitoring program that will track litter and MP. The topics of litter, plastic pollution, and MP are addressed in many fora, includ…
View article: Indigenous participation in peer review publications and the editorial process: reflections from a workshop
Indigenous participation in peer review publications and the editorial process: reflections from a workshop Open
This communication paper reflects on discussions from a workshop about Indigenous involvement in the peer review and editorial processes. Arctic-based research is undergoing a paradigm shift to include local Indigenous Peoples, their prior…
View article: Changes in organ size and nutrient reserves of arctic terns (<i>Sterna paradisaea</i>) breeding near a High Arctic polynya
Changes in organ size and nutrient reserves of arctic terns (<i>Sterna paradisaea</i>) breeding near a High Arctic polynya Open
The arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a ubiquitous migratory seabird of the High Arctic, currently thought to be in decline in most of the circumpolar world, but surprisingly little is known of its biology at high latitudes. We studied or…