Publications by authors named "Ben Lascelles"
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- - The study developed a new method to analyze penguin tracking data, aimed at identifying crucial areas for seabird conservation, particularly for marine Important Bird Areas (IBAs) around the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby regions.
- - Key improvements were made to existing protocols by enhancing track interpolation techniques and refining parameters for kernel analysis, applied to tracking data from 24 penguin datasets across various breeding stages.
- - The research identified five new marine IBAs that could support about 600,000 adult penguins, showcasing the effectiveness of this method for creating a protective network for penguins and informing management practices for krill fisheries.
In recent decades, many marine populations have experienced major declines in abundance, but we still know little about where management interventions may help protect the highest levels of marine biodiversity. We used modeled spatial distribution data for nearly 12,500 species to quantify global patterns of species richness and two measures of endemism. By combining these data with spatial information on cumulative human impacts, we identified priority areas where marine biodiversity is most and least impacted by human activities, both within Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ).
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