Puffins, Photographed on Runde Island (IMAGE) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Caption Puffins, photographed on Runde Island during early summer. Populations of puffins and other seabirds that nest on Runde's steep cliffs have dropped dramatically in recent years. Credit Photo: Rick Strimbeck/NTNU Usage Restrictions With proper credit and only in association with studies about this research. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.