Overview Main objective: Evaluate the status of seabird populations that occur in Portugal mainland waters.
The OSPAR Common Indicators foreseen in these analyses are B1 – Marine Bird Abundance, B3 – Marine Bird Breeding Productivity, B7 – Marine Bird Habitat Quality, and B5 – Marine Bird Bycatch.
Using data collected on breeding colonies, at sea counts and bycatch, assess the quality status of each seabird population.
The intern or student is welcome to choose one or more target species to work on, or to use one OSPAR indicator to assess a group of species.Available DataOver 10 years' time series of data on population size and breeding success/productivity for breeding species.15 years' data set on at sea counts.Data on bycatch.ResponsibilitiesAnalysis of available data.Join the monthly fieldwork sessions (7 days each session) in the Berlengas archipelago.Collect data on breeding parameters and counts at sea.Submit the work in a peer-reviewed journal.Framework and Supervision Topic is part of an ongoing funded project – LIFE SeaBil, LIFE PanPuffinus, and LIFE Ilhas Barreira.
Financial support is available for fieldwork and materials.
Supervisor / Tutor: Nuno Oliveira, Departamento de Conservação Marinha.Opportunity Internship/masters thesis proposals at SPEA.
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