Important sites for notable species from the Argentine coast

This space provides demographic information and details about the presence of important sites (used for breeding, nursery, feeding, or resting) of a group of notable species that inhabit or visit the Argentine coast and Sea, all of which are located within the boundaries of Argentina’s marine protected areas. These species have been the subject of scientific studies throughout history, resulting in extensive knowledge and a robust database. However, it is important to mention that other species, which share these characteristics and are key to the MPAs, are not presented on this website.

The data presented in the following table were collected from scientific publications and technical reports and correspond to the most recent census described in the literature.

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    The “N” column shows the total number of individuals, nests, or breeding pairs per site. The “n.a.” (not available) data indicates a gap in knowledge about the number of individuals present.

    Filters or the direct search (“Search”) can be used to find the information more quickly.

    The table can be exported for educational, scientific, or outreach purposes, on the condition that both the table and the bibliographic references from which the data originate are cited (see “How to cite” below; and see the “Sources” column along with the Bibliography section).

    How to cite this table: Fermepin S., Falabella V., Gonzalez, P., Krapovickas S. & G. Harris. 2025. Compilation of demographic data of some emblematic species present in the MPAs of the Argentinean coast. Wildlife Conservation Society. https://ampargentina.org/en/colonies/ February 2025 version.

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