🎉 LIFE PanPuffinus! celebrates 5 years of saving seabirds across the Mediterranean! From Malta to France, Spain, Portugal & Greece, partners joined forces for the Yelkouan & Balearic Shearwaters. 🐦💙 bit.ly/43KCz4q #SeabirdConservation

Can't make it to Hobart? Participate in the WSC4 Hybrid Day online! 🌍 Connect with global seabird experts and contribute to conservation's future. 🐧 📅 11 Sept 2026 (AEST) | 10 Sept 2026 (UTC) 🔗 bit.ly/4opYfet #WSC4 #HybridConference #MarineScience

✈️ WSC4 Travel Awards are here! Supporting students, early-career researchers & conservation practitioners to attend the 4th World Seabird Conference. 📅 Apply 1 Oct 2025 – 15 Jan 2026 More info on the Registration page. 🔗https://bit.ly/4nAYG4j #WSC4 #Seabirds #Research

🐦 Got questions about the 4th World Seabird Conference? Dive into the FAQ page for all the details — from abstracts to travel tips! worldseabirdunion.org/world-seabir... #WSC4 #Seabirds #Conservation

A study in Nature Reviews Biodiversity, led by NIU biologist Holly Jones with contributions from NIU students and global experts, shows that restoring seabird populations can significantly protect biodiversity and enhance climate resilience. bit.ly/43M2SHt

Artificial lighting along the Pembrokeshire coast disorients young Manx Shearwaters, leading them to crash inland and become stranded. Manx Shearwater Rescue Pembrokeshire, a local volunteer group, helps collect and safely return these vulnerable seabirds to the sea. bit.ly/4oqW8qQ

A new study uses stable isotopes from feathers to explore the Black-faced Cormorant's diet and foraging strategies during the non-breeding season, enhancing knowledge of their trophic niche. bit.ly/48Utv0l

Seabirds are vital indicators of ocean health, yet monitoring their breeding in remote colonies is challenging. A study in Endangered Species Research utilised automated cameras to observe double-crested cormorants in British Columbia. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.3354/esr0...

The Great Frigatebird — glossy black feathers, forked tail, long wings — is a symbol of strength, freedom & endurance across Pacific island cultures. But rising seas & climate change threaten their habitats. Produced by Deadset Studios for ABC News tinyurl.com/4p3w6nxd

Antipodean Albatrosses roam oceans for 10+ years before returning to breed at 16. Raising 1 chick every 2 years, they travel huge distances for food. Bycatch is a threat. @birdlife.int and partners formed the Albatross Task Force to implement mitigation measures at-sea. tinyurl.com/3pktyeaz

Five leading nature charities are urging Scotland’s First Minister to stop the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, warning it could become the world’s deadliest for birds. Read more via the RSPB and take action on the Scottish Seabird Centre website. bit.ly/3JdJcFw

In a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, the Council of the Haida Nation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have established two new marine refuges—G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii—off Haida Gwaii to protect vital ecosystems and support Haida food security and culture. bit.ly/4o3gnKR

Spain has designated five new Marine Protected Areas and one special seabird zone, adding 17,000 km² to its protected waters. This move brings the country closer to its goal of safeguarding 25% of its marine territory by 2025. Read more in Oceanographic Magazine. bit.ly/4hpOgTL

This weekend, SANCCOB released 11 African Penguins at Seaforth Beach, Simon’s Town, to mark African Penguin Awareness Day. 🐧 A hopeful step for this critically endangered species and a reminder of the importance of conservation. Learn more: bit.ly/4hsHvRn #AfricanPenguin #SeabirdConservation

The Scottish Government is hiring a Marine Ornithologist! 🐦 Provide scientific advice on marine birds & support marine renewable energy policy and research, including ScotMER, ORJIP & OWEC. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4ohpDuE

🌊 The High Seas Treaty has hit 60 ratifications & becomes international law in Jan — a huge win for marine biodiversity! On 10 Oct, the UK backed the Treaty with a new bill to protect ⅔ of the world’s ocean. 🌍 More 👉 bit.ly/4nQMz4h #BBNJ #OceanProtection #SeabirdConservation

In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Sönke Johnsen and Gabrielle Nevitt uncover how Antarctic seabirds use shared sensory cues and intricate foraging networks to hunt together — blending competition with cooperation. bit.ly/4q9gpCo

Native forests & seabirds are recovering on Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet following the 2024 rat removal by the PRISMSS / Predator Free Pacific program. Seabird guano is enhancing nutrient cycles, boosting soil health, reefs, fish stocks, and climate resilience for local communities. bit.ly/4mDyjKB

On Oct 1, 2025, we lost a true icon. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE & UN Messenger of Peace, passed away of natural causes. Her life reshaped science & inspired generations to protect nature. In 2015, she opened the 2nd World Seabird Conference in Cape Town. 🌍💚 🎥 youtu.be/cmBTZA3kKzg?...

In 1981, just 4 years after Project Puffin began, adult puffins returned to Eastern Egg Island—with fish in their beaks 🐟 A sign chicks had hatched! Today, hundreds thrive there—thanks to Dr. Stephen Kress, their dedicated protector. 🐧 🎥 youtu.be/ELBvPTvA8NA?...

🚨 Europe’s waterbird & seabird populations have been declining for decades—but are we using the right baselines for restoration? A study by @TourduValat & @UniTurku shows many species were already in decline before the 1970s, posing a shifting baseline risk for 28 species. bit.ly/48aAvpB

New study finds river otters 🦦 prey on seabirds across 73 North American islands! 🔹 Otters prefer small burrow-nesting seabirds 🔹 They’ll swim up to 8 km across open water to reach colonies 🔹 Most attacks occur on nearshore islands Full study: bit.ly/4mhJZCz

The Westland petrel is defying the odds! Breeding only on NZ‘s mainland, these seabirds show resilience: ~70% breeding success, lifespan over 40 yrs, even with predators & food challenges. But numbers remain steady—not growing. bit.ly/4nFHco5

Newell’s shearwaters & Hawaiian petrels rely on moonlight to fledge (15 Sep–15 Dec), but bright lights disorient them. The Dark Skies programme helps protect them by shielding lights, banding birds & raising awareness. 🌙🐦 📖

The study “Tracking HPAIV H5 through a geographic survey of Antarctic seabird populations” surveyed 13 breeding sites in the Antarctic from Dec 2023–Jan 2024. Findings suggest the first suspected HPAI H5 cases on the continent, potentially in two new seabird species. bit.ly/4pkI4Aa

💩 How seabird poop fuels island lizards! New research shows lizards on Gulf of California islands rely on marine nutrients from guano—especially on dry, small islands near seabird colonies. bit.ly/3HRCOTJ

While filming seabird takeoffs, Dr. Leo Uesaka found something unexpected: 195 mid-air poops. 💩✈️ Turns out, streaked shearwaters prefer to defecate in flight—possibly to stay clean & avoid predators. 📄 Published in Current Biology bit.ly/4pb4CmQ #Seabirds #MarineEcology #Ornithology

🪶 13 miles off Peru’s coast, the Chincha Islands were once at the heart of the 19th-century Guano Rush—where laborers died for fertilizer. Today, they remain guarded, with guano still traded on the black market. 📸 Nick Ballon tells the story via @GemFletcher 👉 bit.ly/4e6wQdc #Peru #Seabirds

📣 Call for Virtual Symposia & Workshops – due 15 Sept 2025! Join us at #WSC4 in Hobart, Tasmania 🇦🇺 – featuring a Hybrid-Only Day on 11 Sept 2026 🌍 📧 Submit to: [email protected] 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc #WorldSeabirdConference #SeabirdConservation

Seabird–fishing interactions are understudied in West Africa—despite high seabird diversity & intensive fishing. A new study using high-resolution tracking reveals that >70% of seabirds come within 30 km of vessels. Read more: bit.ly/4g2vNfp

The Pacific Seabird Group Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 recipients of: 🌟 Lifetime Achievement Award 🌟 Special Achievement Award Deadline: Sept 1, 2025 Learn more: bit.ly/3HWK3cT

The #PSG2026 Scientific Program Committee is accepting proposals for workshops, symposia & round-tables! 🗓️ Deadline: Sept 1, 2025 📅 Virtual meeting: Feb 23–27, 2026 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Submit: bit.ly/4oYWq93 #Seabirds #Ornithology

🐧 After months of rehab, 9 African penguins & 1 Cape Cormorant were released back into the wild by @SANCCOB! 💙 With African penguins now critically endangered, every release counts. Thank you, SANCCOB, for giving seabirds a second chance. 🌊 bit.ly/47bvtbX #Conservation #Penguins

🐦 Seabirds are sentinels of ocean health. Join us at WSC 4: Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate 🌊🌍 📍 Hobart, Tasmania | 🗓️ 7–11 Sept 2026 📝 Proposals due 15 Aug 2025 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc #WSC4 #SeabirdScience #ClimateChange

🌍 Seabirds are at risk from human development + climate change. 🐦 Researchers used YOLOv8 + behavioral data to detect, count & ID terns in dense colonies — >90% accuracy, just 2% error vs manual counts. 🔗 bit.ly/4oxBpSF

🚨 Deadline Extended! Submit your #WSC4 symposium/workshop proposal by 15 Aug 2025 🐦🌍 📅 7–11 Sept 2026 📍 Hobart, Tasmania Theme: Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate 📝 Email 1-page summary to: 📧 [email protected] 🔗

Researchers from several universities and ZSL, supported by the Bertarelli Foundation, studied seabirds in the Indian Ocean. They used lightweight cameras on two red-footed boobies to observe their hunting of flying fish around their island habitat. [Read more](bit.ly/3UURYKx)

🌊 Proposal deadline for WSC4 extended to Aug 15 🐦 Help shape seabird science at “Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate” 📍 Hobart, TAS | 📅 Sept 7–11, 2026 📝 Submit: [email protected] 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc #WSC4 #SeabirdScience

New research on Taiwanese albacore longlines in the SE Atlantic tested 3 seabird bycatch measures: 🌙 Night setting cut bycatch to 0.046/1,000 hooks ⚖️ Weighted branch lines cut bycatch 61% but may reduce catch 🪶 BSLs help if bait sinks fast enough 🔗 bit.ly/459ppOd

🚨 Peru’s guano birds are in crisis. Since 2022, populations of cormorants, pelicans & boobies have dropped 75%—from 4 million to 500,000. 📉 Causes: 🦠 Avian flu (2022) 🌊 El Niño (2023) 🎣 Overfishing (2024) Details 👉 bit.ly/44RzqAS #Seabirds #ClimateCrisis #MarineConservation

Happy #WorldRangerDay! Today we honor rangers protecting nature & culture worldwide — including seabird habitats. 🌊🐦 Thank you for your dedication! Tag your favorite ranger & show some love 💚 #WorldRangerDay2025 #SeabirdConservation #WorldSeabirdUnion

🇦🇷 Investigadores en Patagonia estudiaron la segregación sexual del Cormorán Imperial durante la incubación. Con GPS, TDR e isótopos estables, hallaron diferencias entre sexos en áreas y patrones de alimentación, sin cambios isotópicos. 🔗 bit.ly/40Dvy3Z @gamycpatagonia.bsky.social

🌊 Attention Seabird Scientists & Conservationists! 🐦 Help shape the future of seabird science at WSC 4: "Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate." 📝 Proposal Deadline: 1 August 2025 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc Don't miss your chance to lead the conversation on seabird science!

🌊 Calling all seabird scientists, researchers & conservationists! 🐦 Shape the future of seabird science at WSC 4: “Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate.” 📝 Proposals due 1 Aug 2025 📍 Hobart, Tasmania | 7–11 Sept 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc

To protect wildlife as offshore wind grows, we need the best ecological data. Monash University researchers created a practical guide to seabird flight—how high, how fast & when they fly. 📄 Journal of Applied Ecology: bit.ly/4eXfqQw #Seabirds #ClimateAndNature

🚨 A 9-year seabird study in southeast Aotearoa/New Zealand reveals shifts tied to season, distance from shore & ocean conditions. Nearly 40% of species show signs of climate-driven change in the SW Pacific. 🌊🐦 🔗 bit.ly/44H2rPO #ClimateChange #Seabirds

A new study reveals that eradicating invasive rats from coral islands could aid in restoring reef ecosystems. In Seychelles, rats decimate seabirds, disrupting vital nutrient flow. Removing them could revive seabird populations & boost reef health. 🌊🐦🐀 bit.ly/3GTA0EW

🌐 2026 Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting — Online! 🗓️ 23–27 February 2026 Theme: “Seabirds: Connecting Oceans, Islands, and People” First virtual meeting since 2021, enhancing global participation and reducing carbon emissions. bit.ly/4nFeK6u

🌊 Calling all seabird scientists, researchers, and conservationists! We invite you to submit symposium and workshop proposals for WSC 4 under the theme: “Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate.” Submit a 1‑page summary by 1 August 2025 🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc

🌊 New BirdsCaribbean Newsletter Alert! 🌊 Dive into the 2025 BirdsCaribbean Seabird Working Group’s latest newsletter. Catch up on vital research, conservation wins, restoration efforts, and education across the Caribbean: bit.ly/SWG-Newsletter-2025 #seabirdwork #Seabirds