
Pollutants disrupt energy production
A new study shows that widespread marine pollutants such as mercury and PFAS impair the energy production of seabirds at the cellular level.
Scopoli's shearwater as a warning signal
Using the example of Scopoli's shearwater on Linosa Island, researchers found damaged mitochondria, which can reduce fitness, flight ability, and reproductive success.
Indicators of ocean health
As long-lived apex predators, the birds reflect the health status of the oceans and highlight the global dimension of chemical pollution.