New study shows seabirds enrich terrestrial and marine ecosystems on Farquhar Atoll |08 August 2024

Photo 1: Nesting sooty terns on Goëlettes Island, Farquhar Atoll (© Annabelle Cupidon/ICS)

A study conducted on Farquhar Atoll sheds light on how nesting seabirds impact their surrounding atoll environment.

The results show that seabird populations, particularly sooty terns, are crucial nutrient providers that play a vital role in maintaining healthy atoll ecosystems. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy