Wildlife Biology and Seabird Monitoring Quiz

What is the primary focus of Mark Romano's research as a wildlife biologist?

• Studying marine mammals

• Researching plant life

• Observing seabird populations

• Monitoring fish populations

Where are the Pribilof Islands located?

• In the Gulf of Mexico

• In the eastern Bering Sea

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

What makes the Pribilof Islands an ideal location for seabird breeding?

• Its proximity to human settlements

• Its productive marine environment

• Its isolation from predators

• Its warm climate

What is unique about the red-faced cormorants compared to other seabirds?

• They are bottom feeders

• They build nests in trees

• They migrate long distances

• They have colorful feathers

Why are red-faced cormorants difficult to study?

• They live in dense forests

• They are very small

• They inhabit steep cliffs

• They are nocturnal

How do researchers conduct surveys for red-faced cormorants?

• Using drones

• From helicopters

• In small boats near cliffs

• By setting up cameras

What environmental change has affected the Pribilof Islands in recent years?

• Decreased sunlight

• Rising sea levels

• Increased rainfall

• Anomalously warm temperatures

What is the breeding cycle of red-faced cormorants?

• Chicks fledge in 20 days

• They lay eggs in winter

• They incubate eggs for 30 to 34 days

• They breed every two years

What was the population change of red-faced cormorants from 2005 to 2015?

• Increased by 2000

• Decreased by 2000

• Doubled in size

• Remained the same

Why is studying red-faced cormorants considered exciting?

• They are very colorful

• They are easy to find

• They have a well-documented history

• There is little known about them