Species

This section provides information on a selected group of emblematic species that inhabit or visit the coast and the Argentine Sea. All the information presented is based on scientific publications, technical reports, or official documentation, such as approved management plans. The information is organized by year and includes the global, regional and national conservation status (according to IUCN criteria) of the species, as well as the size and trend of their populations. The ‘Current Situation in Argentina’ section provides a summary of the number of colonies or sites used by this group of species in Argentina, how many of them are within protected areas, and how many show increasing, decreasing, stable, or unknown population trends. It also lists the protected areas with colonies, stopover sites, or presence of the species. Intense-use marine areas are described, and their corresponding marine protected areas are listed. References are provided.