EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

23-29 December 2024

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Murre Dieoff

Common Murre (Uria aalge), Family Alcidae
St. Lawrence Island, Alaska USA

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  Massive numbers of Common Murres have been found washed up on Alaskan beaches, starting from years back.  

This is the largest die-off in recorded modern era.  

The culprit?  Warming ocean water, leading to low prey availability and starvation.  

   
     

Next week's picture:  Shingleback on the Crawl

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