Jinx, a working cocker spaniel, is said to be the UK's first conservation detection dog.
Without any action, experts fear they could rapidly decimate the important populations of breeding seabirds in Wales.Jinx will be based in Pembrokeshire but will visit islands around Wales
Wales' coastline is globally important for breeding seabirds - more than half of the world's Manx shearwater nest underground in burrows on islands that dot the shores.report highlighted how vital it was to protect puffins, kittiwakes and black-headed gulls, along with common, arctic and sandwich terns.
Emily Williams, RSPB Cymru's senior marine policy officer, said: "Biosecurity is a vital element of seabird conservation at a time when seabirds need our help more than ever. "Coupled with the developing welsh seabird conservation strategy and marine environmental planning, we can turn the tide for seabirds in Wales."
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