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Larus - Annual of the Institute of Ornithology Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Vol. 59 No. 1, 2024.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.21857/ygjwrc28ky

Survey of the Mediterranean Shag Gulosus aristotelis desmarestii breeding colonies in Western Istria during 2024 with breeding population assessment

Luka Meštrović ; Public Institution Natura Histrica, Pula, Croatia *
Sandro Dujmović ; Public Institution Natura Histrica, Pula, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Between January and May 2024, we conducted a survey to assess
the breeding population size of the Mediterranean Shag Gulosus aristotelis
desmarestii within the majority of Special Protected Area (SPA)
HR1000032 – Akvatorij zapadne Istre. In total we counted 198 active
nests. When combined with the known breeding population within the
National Park Brijuni (not included in this study), which consists of 150-
250 breeding pairs, 2024 findings could almost double the previously estimated
breeding population of the Mediterranean Shags in mentioned
SPA site (150-180 breeding pairs). Considering that seabirds are among
the most endangered groups globally and serve as indicators of marine
ecosystem health, these findings underscore the need for additional research
and regular monitoring.

Keywords

Ecological network; Natura 2000; Special Protected Area; Akvatorij zapadne Istre; European Shag

Hrčak ID:

323303

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/323303

Publication date:

10.12.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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