World Seabird Union
@Seabirders
World Seabird Union is committed to promoting seabird conservation, management, and research through its global network of member organizations.
📉 New research on southern black-backed gulls (karoro) in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland shows how urban sprawl is reshaping coastal ecosystems. Scientists found karoro have shifted from marine diets to more land-based, human-derived food. buff.ly/KbgVPEy
🌊 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 #SeabirdScience
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… #seabirdwork #Seabirds
📊 Researchers analyzed over 3,000 population trends spanning 5 to 91 years, revealing changes in biodiversity in the Wadden Sea that reflect a global crisis. As species ranges and abundances shift, ecosystems and their services also change. 🔗 bit.ly/45TzroP
🚨 New Release: SeaScribe 2.8 🌊 The latest version for offshore wildlife surveyors is here! 🗺️ Better map caching 🦅 Custom species list uploads 🐬 Improved stability & bug fixes bit.ly/4lBL6gr #WildlifeSurvey #MarineScience #ConservationTech #FieldData
🕊️ Today is #WorldSeabirdDay, marking the 1844 extinction of the Great Auk. Seabirds still face major threats—bycatch, pollution & habitat loss. Just weeks ago, #WorldAlbatrossDay reminded us: thousands of seabirds die yearly in fisheries. Let’s act. 🌊🐦 #ACAP
🌊 Attention seabird scientists and conservationists! 🐦 Submit your symposium and workshop proposals for WSC4. 📄 Submit a 1-page summary by 01 August 2025. bit.ly/4e6wQdc Let’s shape the future of seabird science! 🌍🪶
🚛🐦 A Western Gull from Southeast Farallon Island was observed twice riding in a long-haul garbage truck from San Francisco to a compost facility in California’s Central Valley. This behavior may increase as birds adapt to changing environments. buff.ly/JtDClUI
🌍 Today is World Albatross Day 🐦 The theme for this year’s #WorldAlbatrossDay is "Effects of Disease", highlighting growing threats to albatrosses and ACAP-listed petrels. 🔗 Learn more bit.ly/3HM9Kg1 #WAD2025 #AlbatrossDay #SeabirdConservation #ACAP #OceanHealth
🪶 Seabird scientists & managers! 🌊 Propose a symposium or workshop for #WSC4: "Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate." Submit a 1-page summary by 01 August 2025. 🔗 Details on our website bit.ly/4e6wQdc #Seabirds #ClimateChange #Ornithology #WSC2025
SCAR Fellowship Programme aims to engage early & mid-career researchers in the work of the Life Sciences Group to mentor potential future SCAR leaders & promote professional development. The fellowship, funded for two years, awards US$ 10,000 annually. tinyurl.com/yntua5tp
Seabirds facilitate nutrient flows between ecosystems, but island ecosystem degradation disrupts this connectivity. A new study explores factors affecting seabird populations in the Chagos Archipelago. tinyurl.com/29ez9epm.
Bycatch significantly impacts seabird mortality. A new study investigates seabird seasonal abundance off Portugal's southeastern coast, their presence at artisanal bottom-set net fisheries, and bycatch incidence. tinyurl.com/mpxp75jf
Seabirds often mistake squid for plastic debris, leading to harmful consequences for them and their chicks. Recent research indicates that ingesting plastic can disrupt crucial proteins needed for seabird health. More details: tinyurl.com/yc6ab8y2
Seabirds often mistake squid for plastic debris, leading to harmful consequences for them and their chicks. Recent research indicates that ingesting plastic can disrupt crucial proteins needed for seabird health. More details: tinyurl.com/yc6ab8y2
