Journal article
Seabird abundance, distribution and breeding patterns in relation to the Leeuwin Current
Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, Vol.74, pp.129-132
1991
Abstract
Lack of upwelling, and low marine productivity, results in seabirds being much less abundant off Western Australia than along the coasts of western South America and south-west Africa. The breeding and non-breeding distributions of seabirds appear to be influenced by the presence of the Leeuwin Current, as do the timing and success of their breeding activity. For instance, in a year of strong Leeuwin Current flow, Little Penguins near Perth carried less food, were in poorer condition and laid eggs much later than in a year of weaker flow.
Details
- Title
- Seabird abundance, distribution and breeding patterns in relation to the Leeuwin Current
- Authors/Creators
- R.D. Wooller (Author/Creator)J.N. Dunlop (Author/Creator)N.I. Klomp (Author/Creator)C.E. Meathrel (Author/Creator)B.C. Wienecke (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia, Vol.74, pp.129-132
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Western Australia
- Identifiers
- 991005543406407891
- Copyright
- © Royal Society of Western Australia
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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