The high metabolic activity associated with endurance flights and intense fuelling of migrant
birds may produce large quantities of reactive oxygen species, which cause oxidative …

Events during one stage of the annual cycle can reversibly affect an individual's condition
and performance not only within that stage, but also in subsequent stages (ie reversible …

Extensive seaweed aquaculture is a growing industry expected to expand globally due to its
relatively low impact and benefits in the form of ecosystem services. However, seaweeds are …

Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales has spread rapidly
around the world, reaching remote areas. In this regard, wild birds that acquire ESBL …

Background Long-distance migratory birds spend most of their annual cycle in non-breeding
areas. During this period birds must meet their daily nutritional needs and acquire additional …

Small islands are extremely vulnerable to ecosystem disturbances. One of the common
factors im-pacting on island ecosystems is the rise of tourism activity and the associated …

Large amounts of antibiotics from different sources have been released into coastal
environments, especially in high human-populated areas, but comprehensive studies of …

Animals often face a trade‐off between food acquisition and predation/disturbance
avoidance. Yet, the extent to which this trade‐off is affected by modulating factors such as …

The Bijagós Archipelago in West Africa is home to an ethnic group with a rich cultural
heritage that is tightly linked to nature. The Bijagós people have a shared cultural identity …

Simple Summary The presence of dogs on sandy beaches is a concern when it comes to
protecting the breeding and migratory stop-over sites of shorebirds. To manage this threat, it …