# Catastrophic and persistent loss of common murres after a marine heatwave

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Avian ecology and behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 35 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adq4330 |
| Corresponding authors | Heather M. Renner |
| Institution | Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Avian ecology and behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/avian-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adq4330](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adq4330)

## Topics

Uria aalge · Uria aalge · Marine heatwave · seabird mortality · Population decline · Alaska seabird colonies · marine ecosystem disruption · top predator loss · colony monitoring · primary production decline · ecosystem regime shift · long-term population trajectory · Mass mortality event · absence of population recovery · carrying capacity reduction

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