Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe’s coasts
Puffins, guillemots and razorbills are being washed up dead or dying on Europe’s Atlantic coast in what scientists call a ‘wreck’
TL;DR
- Thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, are found dead or dying on western Europe's Atlantic coasts.
- This 'wreck' is the worst since 2014, with tens of thousands of birds previously stranded.
- The severe storms causing this event are a result of the global climate crisis.
- Puffins face additional threats from avian flu, a decline in sand eels (their primary food source), and marine pollution.
- Many more birds likely died at sea and will not be found ashore.