Description: The project aimed to advance understanding of the marine territories utilised by breeding seabirds on Grand Columbier for informed conservation strategies. Tracking adult Atlantic Puffins via miniaturised GPS devices elucidated critical marine areas during their breeding seasons, facilitating precise mapping of their feeding zones. These data-informed potential management measures were crucial for sustaining adequate food supplies vital to the breeding success of seabirds on Grand Columbier. This initiative significantly contributed to ongoing conservation efforts in St Pierre and Miquelon, backed by governmental support. Noteworthy achievements included identifying key marine territories used by seabirds, particularly Leach’s storm petrels and Atlantic Puffins, through the deployment of GPS trackers and subsequent data analysis. This process allowed the delineation of specific food-searching routes and foraging areas. Moreover, the project strengthened local expertise in fieldwork techniques, bird handling, and biometric measurements. Collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders effectively raised the investigation of Leach’s storm petrel colonies, marking a significant milestone in local research efforts.
Duration: 15 months
