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Seabird Biology

Seabird Families of the World- Dr. Steve Kress. New discoveries about seabird genetics have revealed revelations about the 14 seabird families. Learn which seabirds are most ancient and which are more recent while discovering surprising behaviors of each family. (25 minutes)

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Seabird Senses – Dr. Don Lyons. Seabirds have a remarkable sense of sight, smell, and memory. Project Puffin’s science director shares how these senses help seabirds navigate the oceans, and find food, mates, and nesting places. (37 minutes)

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Seabird Adaptations for Life at Sea – Dr. Annette Fayet. Learn about seabirds’ amazing abilities, including waterproofing behavior, separating salt from water, and locating and catching food. (21 minutes)

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Seabirds Family Life – Dr. Annette Fayet. This compelling presentation explains how seabirds choose mates, and how clutch size, incubation, chick rearing, and foraging habits affect nesting success. (22 minutes)

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Puffin Migration – Dr. Annette Fayet. Puffins have short wings and one would think they would not fly far when they migrate. But seabirds are always surprising! Join Dr. Fayet as she shares her discoveries about the mysteries of puffin migration. (24 minutes)

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Terns- Masters of Migration – Dr. Don Lyons. An unabashed admirer of terns, Dr. Lyons shows how one tern species is adapting to an increasingly human-dominated Pacific coast. His groundbreaking research using satellite tracking shows that seemingly isolated colonies are connected through frequent explorations that help terns choose their future nesting and feeding areas. (29 minutes)