Map of Individual Gannets Flights (IMAGE) University of Leeds Caption Europe's largest seabird, the gannet, does not exhibit territorial behaviour when at sea. However, research led by the University of Leeds and the University of Exeter shows they Europe's largest seabird, the gannet, does not exhibit territorial behavior when at sea. However, research led by the University of Leeds and the University of Exeter shows they maintain clearly defined fishing grounds. The finding has fundamental implications for our understanding of the way animals forage.maintain clearly defined fishing grounds. The finding has fundamental implications for our understanding of the way animals forage. Credit Ewan Wakefield, University of Leeds Usage Restrictions Use of this file and of the associated press release is strictly embargoed to 7 pm UK time (2 pm EST), June 6 2013. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.