The main project objectives are to: 1. Understand the main threats to the target species (Audouin’s Gull and Little Tern S. albifrons) and habitats, both on land and at sea; 2. Recover the Grey Dunes habitat and assess the effect of gulls on this habitat; 3. Promote the sustainable use of the Ria Formosa barrier islands and marine area, focusing on fisheries and tourism; 4. Evaluate the effect of climate change and other drivers of change on the eco-morphology of the barrier islands system; 5. Understand the breeding ecology, foraging behaviour and spatial distribution of Audouin’s Gull and Little Tern; 6. Evaluate and mitigate bycatch impacts on seabirds and assess the future effect of the discard ban policy on Audouin’s Gull local population, engaging the local fisherman community; 7. Evaluate possible competitive interactions and predation from Yellow legged-gull (L. michahellis) towards the target species; 8. Protect breeding areas for Audouin’s Gull and Little Tern S. albifrons (restricting tourist access, controlling predators, increasing surveillance and implementing environmental awareness campaigns); 9. Review the marine IBA (Important Bird Area) limits and update the marine area of the SPA (Special Protection Area)

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