Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/G/S/2003/00012
Energetic basis for foraging strategies of albatrosses.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor PJ Butler, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr A Woakes, University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor RA Phillips, NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Grant held at:
- University of Birmingham, Sch of Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Ecology
- Conservation Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Technol. for Environ. Appl.
- Abstract:
- Two complementary studies will examine how energetic considerations shape the foraging strategies of black-browed albatrosses. The first study will test the hypothesis that the breeding success of albatrosses is related to their feeding proficiency. By careful selection of individuals with known breeding histories, we will determine whether between-individual at-sea activity patterns and hence foraging proficiency, underpin consistent long-term variation in chick growth rates and reproductive success. The second study will test the hypotheses that, during the non-breeding period, the energetic cost of foraging is related to the breeding success of the birds and that albatrosses of different breeding success feed in different areas. We will examine the economics of foraging on circumglobal migrations, in particular comparing the performance of birds that failed with those that were successful in rearing chicks.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/G/S/2003/00012
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- AFI Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- AFI
This grant award has a total value of £228,232
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £5,810 | £92,402 | £30,932 | £42,505 | £56,582 |
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