The fitter adult gentoo penguins are, the greater their chicks’ chances of survival. Photo: Julia Hager Gentoo penguins with high levels of hemoglobin in their blood have a clear advantage when diving and foraging, which in turn could have a positive effect on...
Lobster krill, Munida gregaria, plays a central role in the food web around the Falkland Islands. Photo: Shallow Marine Surveys Group The marine food web around the Falkland Islands, with numerous species at the lower and upper trophic levels, is controlled by only a...
Gentoo penguins are the second largest penguins in the Falkland Islands after the king penguins. Avian pox outbreaks occur every few years in the various colonies. Photo: Julia Hager Wildlife diseases do not stop at remote islands. This is especially true for diseases...
During the southern summer months, sei whales like to spend time around the Falkland Islands. There they find food and, according to the latest results, probably also mating partners for later. Image: Dr. Caroline Weir, Falkland Conservation Fortunately, the days when...
Oil production areas are located east and north of the Falkland Islands. The newest and as yet undeveloped area, the Sea Lion Oil Field is said to be capable of producing up to 530 million barrels of crude oil. License holder Rockhopper Exploration has now found a new...