Coastal winds are stronger and impact seabird behaviour and fitness in a warming Arctic
Tristan J.B. Martin, Jérôme Fort, Andrea S. Grunst, Melissa L. Grunst, Ann M. A. Harding, Françoise Amélineau, Samuel Perret, Fabrice Ardhuin, David Grémillet
This study shows that increasing wind events in the Arctic affect little auks' behavior and fitness, with potential impacts on population dynamics.
bioRxiv · Nov 19, 2025 · PreprintEcology