World Seabird Union

Don’t miss your chance to join the PSG Annual Meeting!
Be part of inspiring talks, global perspectives, and the conversations shaping the future of seabird science.

⏰ Registration closes 30 January
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The Penguins That Thrive—and the Ones Left Behind—as Antarctica Warms A new decade-long study tracked 37 penguin colonies and found that the birds are breeding earlier. The shift marks one way among many that climate change is transforming life at the bottom of the…

A decade-long study featured in Smithsonian Magazine shows penguins are arriving at nesting sites nearly two weeks earlier than a decade ago, likely in response to warming conditions.

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Our fantastic host committee in Tasmania has identified an exciting range of WSC4 field trips, to be announced in early February.

Thanks for your patience—check out our website and get registered in the meantime!
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A new study published on 17 December 2025 in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences shows that well-managed fisheries can support the recovery of large marine predators, including seals and porpoises, in the North Sea.

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📣 Pacific Seabird Group plenary speakers announced!

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from three internationally recognised leaders in seabird ecology and conservation.

⏰ Registration closes 23 January 2026

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A new study in Marine Biology shows that black guillemots (Cepphus grylle) from two Norwegian colonies adopt distinctly different winter migration strategies. Researchers provide valuable insight for coastal conservation.

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WSC4 Abstract Submissions – Now Open

Abstract submissions for WSC4 are currently open and have been extended until 23 January 2026 (23:59 UTC-12).

Submitting an abstract is easy via our Abstract Portal.
Check out our website for full guidelines and submission details.

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Showcase your expertise and connect with the global seabird research community. Abstract submissions for the 4th World Seabird Conference are now open.

🗓 Deadline: 15 January 2026
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When Youth Journalism International students visited Boulders Beach during the 2025 Global Conference in Cape Town, they encountered a stark reality: signs warning that African penguins are in serious decline.

🎧 Listen to the audio report and learn more about this critical issue:
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🌍 Become a sponsor of global seabird conservation

The 4th World Seabird Conference (WSC4) offers sponsors a unique opportunity to support evidence-based seabird conservation while engaging directly with international researchers, NGOs and policy-makers.

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A new study from UH Mānoa’s HIMB Shark Lab explores intraguild predation and competition among marine predators—and how seasonal seabird nesting and alternative prey influence distribution and resource use in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. bit.ly/49nTVGs

🌊 Share your seabird research at #WSC4! Submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations by 15 Jan 2026. Travel awards available for students & early-career researchers. Connect globally & shape seabird science! 🐦✈️

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SANCCOB rescued hundreds of abandoned Cape Cormorant chicks on Robben Island.

The species is Endangered, with declining fish and changing oceans making breeding riskier.

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Aloha State Daily | Seabird rescues reach record levels The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center says more than 1,000 native seabirds were rescued between September and December, which is seabird fallout season.

The Hawai‘i Wildlife Centre treated over 1,000 native seabirds this record-breaking fallout season. From mid-September to mid-December, young seabirds can get disoriented by artificial lights during their initial ocean flight. 🔗 bit.ly/44wFKgE

Mesoscale ocean dynamics structure fisheries interaction risk for an endangered seabird Fisheries bycatch poses a major threat to marine predators and remains a global challenge to sustainable fisheries. Conservation and management strate…

Bycatch is a major threat to endangered Antipodean albatrosses. New research shows risk is highest where fishing overlaps with key ocean features, especially for juveniles and from May–August, with hotspots between 25°S–40°S.
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Puffins: Isle of Muck comeback 'proves restoration works' Puffins have been seen on the Isle of Muck off Antrim for the first time in at least 25 years

Puffins have returned to the Isle of Muck, County Antrim, following Ulster Wildlife’s removal of invasive brown rats and habitat management. Nature reserves manager Andy Crory says it shows seabird restoration works. bit.ly/48YlANV

Mapping Antarctic Seabird Breeding Occupancy From a Century of Observations to Inform Environmental Management and Conservation Aim To map presence, absence and ignorance of Antarctic seabird breeding occupancy at the spatial resolution of ice-free habitat sites to identify knowledge gaps and inform management and…

Dr Southwell and an international research team conducted a study using 100 years of diverse data sources to provide the most comprehensive understanding of seabird breeding across 5,000 km of East Antarctic coastline and 2,000 km inland, covering eight species.

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1011-340 Marine Ornithology Adviser - D Grade - December 2025 Job title: 1011-340 Marine Ornithology Adviser | Grade: D | Hours: 35 (full-time) | Vacancy type: One year with possibility of extension | Salary £40,161 | Location: All NatureScot offices/…

NatureScot seeks an experienced ornithologist for seabird conservation in Scotland. The role involves seabird restoration, resilience in colonies and Marine Protected Areas, advisory work, and developing research and guidance. Apply by 21 December 2025:

Giving Tuesday may be over, but it’s not too late to make a difference.

You can still support early-career scientists and help them access the 4th World Seabird Conference.

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The elusive Kittlitz’s murrelet relies on tidewater glaciers in the Kenai Fjords. Researchers are studying how retreating glaciers affect where they feed and breed.

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Farne Islands puffin and Arctic tern count 'mixed picture' The number of puffin breeding pairs on the Farne Islands in Northumberland drops by 23% in a year.

New National Trust seabird census from the Farne Islands shows a mixed picture:
⬇️ Puffins down 23% (50,103 → 38,500 pairs)
⬇️ Common Terns halved (10 → 5 pairs)
⬆️ Arctic Terns up 26% (410 → 519 pairs)
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Amid global pressures on migrants, protecting these colonies is vital. #Seabirds

This Giving Tuesday, support early-career scientists facing barriers to global research.
Your gift funds travel awards for the 4th World Seabird Conference—boosting representation, cooperation, and future ecological leadership.

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Got questions about #WSC4? 🐦

From abstracts and registration to travel and virtual participation, we’ve got you covered.

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Call for Keynote nominations for #WSC4! Plenaries shape the conference and spark new ideas in seabird and biodiversity conservation.

We especially welcome nominees from Oceania, Latin America, South-East Asia, and early-career researchers.

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New research on European shags indicates that mate fidelity is affected by past breeding success and pre-breeding environmental conditions. In years with stronger onshore winds and warmer seas, pairs were less likely to stay together, supporting the habitat-mediated hypothesis. bit.ly/4rhjqBh

🐦✨ WSC4 Keynote Nominations Open!

Share your vision for seabird conservation. Early-career & international voices encouraged!
📍WSC4 In-person & Hybrid: 7–11 Sept 2026, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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🎉 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. 🐦💙

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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)
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✈️ 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.

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🐦 Got questions about the 4th World Seabird Conference?

Dive into the FAQ page for all the details — from abstracts to travel tips!

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