More Squid, Less Fish: North Pacific Seabirds Alter their Prey Preferences (IMAGE)

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More Squid, Less Fish: North Pacific Seabirds Alter their Prey Preferences

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An infographic showing species of central North Pacific seabirds have generally declined in their position within the food chain by increasing squid consumption and decreasing their fish intake, according to a new analysis of ecosystem trends over the last century.

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Carla Schaffer / AAAS

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