seabirds as environmental monitors Flashcards
1
Q
why seabirds?
A
changes in their numbers
health or breeding success
embryo or chick development
hatching success or chick behavior
2
Q
what part of the seabird is used to monitor heavy metal pollution in the marine environment
A
feathers
3
Q
advantage of using seabirds as monitors
A
lesser variance
cost-effective
