Finding Krill: Foraging Effort of Pygoscelis Antarcticus on Elephant Island

Abstract

: Penguins were tagged with geolocators to determine individual variations in the foraging habitat of the Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) from a breeding group on Elephant Island. Th e Kernel Density showed two large foraging areas, with the highest centre of density at the north of the Island. Th ere is a diff erence in habitat between individuals, two individuals remained closer to the island, while two went farther, to the west and to the south. Chinstrap penguins are abundant seabirds that range widely across circumpolar regions. Understanding the foraging ecology of this specie is important for monitoring and ecosystem conservation and management.