How do shags and cormorants avoid competition?

Shags and cormorants are both seabirds that feed on fish, but they avoid competition by hunting in different ways. Shags dive underwater to catch fish, while cormorants swim on the surface and hunt by sight. In addition, shags typically feed in deep water, while cormorants prefer shallow water. These differences in hunting methods and habitats allow shags and cormorants to coexist without competing for the same resources.