Fatal interactions of albatrosses with weather radiosondes/balloons on the Southern and Southeastern coasts of Brazil

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Weather radiosondes play a crucial role in gathering atmospheric data for weather modeling and forecasting. However, their impact on marine wildlife, particularly seabirds, has raised concerns regarding the potential threats posed by these instruments. This study aims to assess the adverse effects of weather balloons on albatrosses, with a focus on the Southwest Atlantic region. The research reveals seven cases of entanglement of radiosonde equipment, leading to severe injuries and mortality along the Southern and Southeastern coasts of Brazil. Recommendations for mitigating the environmental impact of weather balloons include the adoption of biodegradable materials in their design and the implementation of improved retrieval protocols. Furthermore, the study stresses the importance of continued monitoring and research to address the interaction of weather radiosondes with marine animals. This approach is vital for ensuring the sustainable collection of scientific data while minimizing harm to marine life and ecosystems.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:201

Enthalten in:

Marine pollution bulletin - 201(2024) vom: 05. Apr., Seite 116267

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Goldberg, D W [VerfasserIn]
Sardinha, C [VerfasserIn]
Oliveira, D E [VerfasserIn]
Castilho, P V [VerfasserIn]
Vieira, J V [VerfasserIn]
Ikeda, J [VerfasserIn]
Marques, C A [VerfasserIn]
Neves, T S [VerfasserIn]
Canani, G [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Albatrosses
Entanglement
Journal Article
Seabirds
Southwest Atlantic
Weather instruments

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Date Completed 08.04.2024

Date Revised 08.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116267

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370118995