The unhatched eggs of the following seabirds were analyzed to quantify PCBs,
hexachlorobenzene (HCB), α-, β-, γ-, δ-hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs), o, p′ and p, p …

The population dynamics of Antarctic seabirds are influenced by variations in winter sea ice
extent and persistence; however, the type of relationship differs according to the region and …

Adélie penguins Pygoscelis adeliae exhibit phenological variability across their geographic
range due to fixed and variable forcing factors acting differentially on populations. Shifts in …

Identifying the factors influencing seabird breeding output is critical for their conservation
because breeding performance in turn influences population dynamics. This is particularly …

Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Models (AOGCMs) predict changes in the sea ice
environment and in atmospheric precipitations over larger areas of Antarctica. These …

The Earth's climate is undergoing rapid warming, unprecedented in recent times, which is
driving shifts in the distribution and phenology of many plants and animals. Quantifying …

Killer whales (Orcinus orca), both ecotype-B and-C, are important to the Ross Sea, Antarctic
ecosystem. The ecotype-C is referred to as “Ross Sea [RS] killer whale.” Herein, we review …

Sexing weakly/criptically dimorphic birds requires invasive techniques or molecular
analysis. Alternatively, sexing can be based upon morphometric analysis, which remains …

Antarctic seabirds well adapted to extreme environments often deal during their life cycle
with sub-optimal conditions and occasionally with severe environmental stress. Climate …

Correlations between female investment in egg production and age, breeding experience
and laying date have been reported in several seabird species. In general, clutch and egg …