Episode 260
Seabirds Chase Ships for Food
Gannets are using fishing boats as fast-food outlets, as Thomas Bodey explains...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
June 5, 20144m 54s
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Show Notes
Gannets are using fishing boats as fast-food outlets, chasing them for miles over the ocean. Thomas Bodey explains to Chris Smith how GPS tracking on both the birds and ships shows that the gannets can tell trawlers from yachts. But there might be a downside to this kind of convenience cuisine. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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