3. Antarctic Seabirds as Environmental Indicators

Seabirds reveal the health of the Southern Ocean. British Antarctic Survey seabird ecologist Dr. Richard Phillips introduces the albatrosses and petrels that travel across Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. He explains their roles in marine ecosystems, what long-term monitoring of their populations and behavior can reveal, and why scientists use seabirds as environmental indicators. The conversation also examines major threats, including fisheries bycatch, invasive species, disease, and climate change, along with conservation measures that have produced real improvements. Discover why protecting Antarctic seabirds requires action both on remote islands and far beyond the polar region.Episode Guest: Dr. Richard PhillipsBrowse Dr. Phillip’s publications on Research GateDr. Phillip’s projects at the BAS Giant Petrels: Heroes or Villains on YouTubeEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela Ruiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.