Marbled murrelet chicks face greater predation risk when ocean conditions are poor
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 20 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Marbled murrelet chicks face greater predation risk when ocean conditions are poor
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Less favorable ocean conditions mean marbled murrelet chicks take longer to leave the nest, making them more vulnerable to predation, according to a new study of the iconic Pacific Northwest seabird by Oregon State University scientists.
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Marbled murrelet chicks face greater predation risk when ocean conditions are poor
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Less favorable ocean conditions mean marbled murrelet chicks take longer to leave the nest, making them more vulnerable to predation, according to a new study of the iconic Pacific Northwest seabird by Oregon State University scientists.
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