Immature gannets are significantly more likely to be affected, with entanglement rates nearly 30 times higher than those of adults. This creates a "bottleneck" that threatens the future growth of the population. A Multi-Pronged Ecological Threat
One of the most pressing issues identified in the research is the high incidence of . Gannets often mistake brightly colored plastic, such as red fishing lines or synthetic nets, for nesting material. Download File Barbera & Collar - Gannet.zip
Beyond plastic, gannets are facing a "perfect storm" of environmental stressors: Immature gannets are significantly more likely to be
Guardians of the North: The Northern Gannet’s Fight Against a Plastic Tide The Northern Gannet ( Moruscap M o r u s bassanusb a s s a n u s for nesting material. Beyond plastic