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Thousands of puffins perished in Alaska in a massive mortality event

May 30, 2019 Sea Birds 644 Views

A study conducted by US researchers determined the high numbers of remains found by volunteer beach combers were just the tip of the iceberg, representing a massive mortality event of up to 8,800 birds.  

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