# Poor ocean conditions leave murrelet chicks exposed to nest predators for longer

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:10:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-poor-ocean-conditions-murrelet-chicks.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/poor-ocean-conditions-leave-murrelet-chicks-exposed-to-nest-predators--7735bd/

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 Pacific Northwest seabird by Oregon State University scientists.

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