Seabird over island ecosystem (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Research shows that islands with high seabird populations which feed in the open ocean and bring large quantities of nutrients to island ecosystems. Credit Madeleine Pott, Island Conservation Usage Restrictions For use with credit to Madeleine Pott, Island Conservation License Original 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.