Seabird presence and seasonality influence nutrient dynamics of atoll habitats
Jennifer Appoo,
Nancy Bunbury,
Jake Letori
et al.
Abstract:Marine nutrients underpin productivity and functioning of oceanic island ecosystems. On islands where they nest, seabirds represent a primary source of marine nutrients. In tropical regions, some of the largest seabird populations nest on atolls, yet there is limited information available on seabird contributions to atoll ecosystem nutrient dynamics. To investigate the spatial and seasonal dynamics of seabird contributions, we assessed seabird colonies of different taxa, including red‐footed boobies and terns,… Show more
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