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As bird numbers plummet, Brittany's seagull egg sterilization is facing mounting criticism

  • Posted on April 28, 2026
  • By Le Monde
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Brittany's controversial seagull egg sterilization program is losing support among environmental advocates and policymakers. Despite efforts to control the growing seabird population through reproductive management, the initiative has proven increasingly ineffective. Paradoxically, gull numbers have declined substantially in recent years, raising questions about whether the resource-intensive sterilization strategy remains necessary or justified. Scientists debate alternative population management approaches.

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As bird numbers plummet, Brittany's seagull egg sterilization is facing mounting criticism
As bird numbers plummet, Brittany's seagull egg sterilization is facing mounting criticism

The sterilization measure was implemented to manage the population of this emblematic seabird, but is now being applied less and less due to questions over its effectiveness. Meanwhile, the number of seagulls has dropped significantly.
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