On Tuesday, June 20, José Pedro Granadeiro (FCUL/CESAM) participated in the ’90 Seconds of Science’ program on Antena 1 to talk about his research in the ecology of oceanic seabirds.

José Pedro Granadeiro explains that these birds undertake long journeys in marine areas far from the coast, and through their study, it is possible to obtain more information about the ecology of the deep sea.

To collect data for their research, José Pedro Granadeiro’s team attaches small GPS devices to the feathers of the birds, which allows them to monitor and map not only the distances traveled by the birds but also the areas where they concentrate. In these areas, it is possible to find not only oceanic birds but also other species such as tuna, sharks, and marine mammals. In this way, the team can identify important areas for the conservation of marine biodiversity.

You can listen to José Pedro Granadeiro’s participation in ’90 Seconds of Science’ here.