Trip report to DOC Murihiku: Bounty Islands seabird and fur seal research, Proclamation Island. 22 October 2019 – 1 November 2019

Six researches travelled to and conducted biological research on Proclamation Island at the Bounty Islands 22 October 2019 – 1 November 2019. Research work focused on Salvin’s albatross, New Zealand fur seals, erect crested penguins and Fulmar’s prion. The six researchers, and their respective focus...

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Main Authors: Parker, Graham, Mattern, Thomas, Tennyson, Alan JD, Rexer-Huber, Kalinka, Sagar, Paul M.
Format: Report
Language:unknown
Published: figshare 2020
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Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12408029
https://figshare.com/articles/Trip_report_to_DOC_Murihiku_Bounty_Islands_seabird_and_fur_seal_research_Proclamation_Island_22_October_2019_1_November_2019/12408029
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Summary:Six researches travelled to and conducted biological research on Proclamation Island at the Bounty Islands 22 October 2019 – 1 November 2019. Research work focused on Salvin’s albatross, New Zealand fur seals, erect crested penguins and Fulmar’s prion. The six researchers, and their respective focus, were: - Graham Parker and Kalinka Rexer‐Huber; Salvin’s albatross (Parker Conservation) - Paul Sagar; Salvin’s albatross (NIWA) - Thomas Mattern; erect rested penguin (Eudyptes Consulting)  Alan Tennyson; Fulmar prion (Te Papa) - Paige Green; erect crested penguins, Salvin’s albatross (University of Tasmania) Transport to and from the islands was with Evohe, skippered by Jim Dilley with five crew (total of twelve personnel).