Dr Joanne Morten
@joanne-morten.bsky.social
Seabird ecologist interested in #biologging, #migration and foraging behaviour | Marine Science Officer @BirdlifeMarine
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What a 2025 it has been for the Seabird Tracking Database, some highlights in the image! 📈
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What a 2025 it has been for the Seabird Tracking Database, some highlights in the image! 📈
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
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BirdLife are hosting a workshop on a project we are leading to identify #KBAs in the Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea region on the 6th Nov at 07:00 UTC.
For more details and registration visit: www.seabirdtracking.org/lord-howe-ri...
#HighSeas #seabirdtracking #Tasman
For more details and registration visit: www.seabirdtracking.org/lord-howe-ri...
#HighSeas #seabirdtracking #Tasman
Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea seabird tracking data call for KBA assessment - Seabird Tracking Database
BirdLife International are leading a project to support efforts to delineate marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in the Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea
www.seabirdtracking.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
BirdLife are hosting a workshop on a project we are leading to identify #KBAs in the Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea region on the 6th Nov at 07:00 UTC.
For more details and registration visit: www.seabirdtracking.org/lord-howe-ri...
#HighSeas #seabirdtracking #Tasman
For more details and registration visit: www.seabirdtracking.org/lord-howe-ri...
#HighSeas #seabirdtracking #Tasman
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New research led by @alicetrevail.bsky.social combines tracking data to show the value of large marine protected areas in encompassing diverse megafauna movements 🐢
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
@jappliedecology.bsky.social @iomarinescience.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
@jappliedecology.bsky.social @iomarinescience.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
New research led by @alicetrevail.bsky.social combines tracking data to show the value of large marine protected areas in encompassing diverse megafauna movements 🐢
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
@jappliedecology.bsky.social @iomarinescience.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
@jappliedecology.bsky.social @iomarinescience.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social
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It's Marine Protected Areas Day🌊
MPAs are vital to protect marine habitats & biodiversity
Analysing seabird tracking data led to the designation of NACEs in 2021💙600,000km2 protected & the first high seas MPA identified from tracking data
➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies/naces-mpa/
#MPADay
MPAs are vital to protect marine habitats & biodiversity
Analysing seabird tracking data led to the designation of NACEs in 2021💙600,000km2 protected & the first high seas MPA identified from tracking data
➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies/naces-mpa/
#MPADay
August 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It's Marine Protected Areas Day🌊
MPAs are vital to protect marine habitats & biodiversity
Analysing seabird tracking data led to the designation of NACEs in 2021💙600,000km2 protected & the first high seas MPA identified from tracking data
➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies/naces-mpa/
#MPADay
MPAs are vital to protect marine habitats & biodiversity
Analysing seabird tracking data led to the designation of NACEs in 2021💙600,000km2 protected & the first high seas MPA identified from tracking data
➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies/naces-mpa/
#MPADay
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Happy #WorldAlbatrossDay 2025!
To celebrate we are highlighting some of the dedicated work of many, that has positively impacted the world’s 22 albatross species
Check out our new blogpost:
➡️ tinyurl.com/yu5x6s8z
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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To celebrate we are highlighting some of the dedicated work of many, that has positively impacted the world’s 22 albatross species
Check out our new blogpost:
➡️ tinyurl.com/yu5x6s8z
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Happy #WorldAlbatrossDay 2025!
To celebrate we are highlighting some of the dedicated work of many, that has positively impacted the world’s 22 albatross species
Check out our new blogpost:
➡️ tinyurl.com/yu5x6s8z
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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To celebrate we are highlighting some of the dedicated work of many, that has positively impacted the world’s 22 albatross species
Check out our new blogpost:
➡️ tinyurl.com/yu5x6s8z
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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Reposted by Dr Joanne Morten
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀😎
Last year, the EU challenged the UK’s decision to close sandeel fishing in English and Scottish waters of the North Sea.
Sandeels are small, but they’re a key food source for #Puffins, Kittiwakes, and many other seabirds.
Last year, the EU challenged the UK’s decision to close sandeel fishing in English and Scottish waters of the North Sea.
Sandeels are small, but they’re a key food source for #Puffins, Kittiwakes, and many other seabirds.
May 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘀😎
Last year, the EU challenged the UK’s decision to close sandeel fishing in English and Scottish waters of the North Sea.
Sandeels are small, but they’re a key food source for #Puffins, Kittiwakes, and many other seabirds.
Last year, the EU challenged the UK’s decision to close sandeel fishing in English and Scottish waters of the North Sea.
Sandeels are small, but they’re a key food source for #Puffins, Kittiwakes, and many other seabirds.
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📢New blog is out!
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📢New blog is out!
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
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📢Let’s keep protecting penguins and marine ecosystems!
If you want to contribute or request tracking data, check out the Seabird Tracking Database guidelines:
www.seabirdtracking.org/instructions/
If you want to contribute or request tracking data, check out the Seabird Tracking Database guidelines:
www.seabirdtracking.org/instructions/
Database Instructions - Seabird Tracking Database
Instructions for researchers on how to participate in this extraordinary collaborative project by contributing your tracking data to the Seabird Tracking Database.
www.seabirdtracking.org
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📢Let’s keep protecting penguins and marine ecosystems!
If you want to contribute or request tracking data, check out the Seabird Tracking Database guidelines:
www.seabirdtracking.org/instructions/
If you want to contribute or request tracking data, check out the Seabird Tracking Database guidelines:
www.seabirdtracking.org/instructions/
Reposted by Dr Joanne Morten
🐧Happy World Penguin Day!
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
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#WorldPenguinDay
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🐧Happy World Penguin Day!
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
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Tracking Ascension Island’s seabirds across borders:
Learn how our Darwin+ project will help us understand how seabirds & fisheries overlap in the High Seas 🌊
Led by Ascension Island Gov with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social, GFW, MMO & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social
www.seabirdtracking.org/tracking-asc...
Learn how our Darwin+ project will help us understand how seabirds & fisheries overlap in the High Seas 🌊
Led by Ascension Island Gov with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social, GFW, MMO & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social
www.seabirdtracking.org/tracking-asc...
Tracking Ascension Island's seabirds across borders - Seabird Tracking Database
Protected areas are a vital tool for safeguarding marine wildlife, but seabirds and other marine species often travel beyond these havens.
www.seabirdtracking.org
March 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tracking Ascension Island’s seabirds across borders:
Learn how our Darwin+ project will help us understand how seabirds & fisheries overlap in the High Seas 🌊
Led by Ascension Island Gov with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social, GFW, MMO & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social
www.seabirdtracking.org/tracking-asc...
Learn how our Darwin+ project will help us understand how seabirds & fisheries overlap in the High Seas 🌊
Led by Ascension Island Gov with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social, GFW, MMO & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social
www.seabirdtracking.org/tracking-asc...
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📢New blog is out!
@joanne-morten.bsky.social shares details of the collaborative research project to identify marine flyways using seabird tracking data
seabirdtracking.org/delineating-marine-flyways-from-seabird-tracking-data/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
@joanne-morten.bsky.social shares details of the collaborative research project to identify marine flyways using seabird tracking data
seabirdtracking.org/delineating-marine-flyways-from-seabird-tracking-data/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
Delineating Marine Flyways from Seabird Tracking Data - Seabird Tracking Database
The detailed methods developed to identify marine flyways from seabird tracking data have been described in a new paper published in Global Ecology and
seabirdtracking.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
📢New blog is out!
@joanne-morten.bsky.social shares details of the collaborative research project to identify marine flyways using seabird tracking data
seabirdtracking.org/delineating-marine-flyways-from-seabird-tracking-data/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
@joanne-morten.bsky.social shares details of the collaborative research project to identify marine flyways using seabird tracking data
seabirdtracking.org/delineating-marine-flyways-from-seabird-tracking-data/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
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Great news for the Critically Endangered African Penguin! 🐧
South Africa has agreed to establish no-fishing zones around six major breeding colonies, a huge victory thanks to the relentless efforts of our National Partner @birdlifesa.bsky.social 🌍💙
Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
South Africa has agreed to establish no-fishing zones around six major breeding colonies, a huge victory thanks to the relentless efforts of our National Partner @birdlifesa.bsky.social 🌍💙
Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Great news for the Critically Endangered African Penguin! 🐧
South Africa has agreed to establish no-fishing zones around six major breeding colonies, a huge victory thanks to the relentless efforts of our National Partner @birdlifesa.bsky.social 🌍💙
Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
South Africa has agreed to establish no-fishing zones around six major breeding colonies, a huge victory thanks to the relentless efforts of our National Partner @birdlifesa.bsky.social 🌍💙
Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Excited to participate in the MoveBON strategy workshop (led by @smithsonianmag.bsky.social @wildlabs.bsky.social)
Looking forward to sharing the work we do at @birdlifemarine.bsky.social with the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase to support knowledge brokering at the science-policy interface 🧪🐧
Looking forward to sharing the work we do at @birdlifemarine.bsky.social with the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase to support knowledge brokering at the science-policy interface 🧪🐧
March 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Excited to participate in the MoveBON strategy workshop (led by @smithsonianmag.bsky.social @wildlabs.bsky.social)
Looking forward to sharing the work we do at @birdlifemarine.bsky.social with the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase to support knowledge brokering at the science-policy interface 🧪🐧
Looking forward to sharing the work we do at @birdlifemarine.bsky.social with the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase to support knowledge brokering at the science-policy interface 🧪🐧
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🚨NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER🚨details how we delineated six #MarineFlyways applying a novel approach onto #seabird #tracking data: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004 🧪
See the short animation via: www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies... explaining how the marine flyways can be a framework to support #conservation
See the short animation via: www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies... explaining how the marine flyways can be a framework to support #conservation
February 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🚨NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER🚨details how we delineated six #MarineFlyways applying a novel approach onto #seabird #tracking data: doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004 🧪
See the short animation via: www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies... explaining how the marine flyways can be a framework to support #conservation
See the short animation via: www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies... explaining how the marine flyways can be a framework to support #conservation
Reposted by Dr Joanne Morten
The Seabird Tracking Database seabirdtracking.org provided an opportunity to identify the marine flyways
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
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A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
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February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Seabird Tracking Database seabirdtracking.org provided an opportunity to identify the marine flyways
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
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A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
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The marine #flyways concept can help coordinate collaborative #conservation efforts for migratory #seabirds, building on the successes of the existing flyways for land and waterbirds
➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The marine #flyways concept can help coordinate collaborative #conservation efforts for migratory #seabirds, building on the successes of the existing flyways for land and waterbirds
➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
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February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
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So excited that the #MarineFlyways paper is finally out - what an incredible and exciting project to be a part of!
🚨NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER🚨details how we delineated six #MarineFlyways using #seabird #tracking data & novel analytical methods
➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
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➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
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February 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
So excited that the #MarineFlyways paper is finally out - what an incredible and exciting project to be a part of!