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– Northern Gannets dive at the water like an arrow at tremendous speeds of up to 100 km per hour. Their bodies are built to withstand the impact with an especially strong sternum.

– Their velocity can carry them 5 metres below the surface of the water. They can additionally swim a further 15 metres to hunt down prey.

– Northern Gannets live about 35 years in the wild.