Development and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers in northern fulmar, Fulmarus glacialis (Procellariiformes), and cross-species amplification in eight other seabirds.

The loci yielded sufficient variability for use in population studies and estimation of familial relationships; as few as five loci provide resolution to determine individual identity. These markers will allow further insight into the global population dynamics and phylogeography of fulmars. We also demonstrated some markers are transferable to other species.