These Fatal Gauntlets Kill Thousands of Endangered Seabirds Every Year Commercial ocean fishing has come a long way, from historic hand gathering by coastal communities to fleets of enormous ships that now trawl the oceans. Thousands of miles of fishing nets and long lines...

These Fatal Gauntlets Kill Thousands of Endangered Seabirds Every Year #Science #Biology #Ecology #EndangeredSpecies #SeabirdConservation #BiodiversityLoss

✨ Door 19 — Kittiwake
These delicate cliff-nesting seabirds are now red-listed in the UK. Climate change and food shortages are major challenges — making monitoring more important than ever.
📸: Kittiwake_RickMorris
#Kittiwake #SeabirdConservation #UKNature

📣 Η #ΟΡΝΙΘΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ συμμετέχει το Σάββατο 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 στη Διημερίδα Ερευνώντας την Ελληνική “Μικρονησία”

📍 Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο (Μέγαρο Παλαιάς Βουλής)
🗓 Παρασκευή 19 & Σάββατο 20 Δεκεμβρίου
⏰️ 10:30 – 14:45

#seabirdconservation #LIFEPanPuffinus #LIFEMareNatura

The Shag, a seabird commonly found along coastal cliffs, is an incredible diver and expert fisherman. 

Discover more about this fascinating bird:  https://f.mtr.cool/rpozmxgope

#ShagBird #SeabirdConservation #MarineEcosystem 

🎉 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

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 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

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🔭 También hubo tiempo para disfrutar del #birding en el Delta. Un fin de semana lleno de ciencia, conservación y pasión por las aves 💙
#DeltaBirdingFestival #DBF25 #SeabirdConservation #Ornitología

@biochess.bsky.social

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🎬 Compartimos nuestro trabajo en la colonia de #pardela cenicienta de #Menorca con la proyección del documental sobre el seguimiento #GPS de #avesmarinas.
#DeltaBirdingFestival #DBF25 #SeabirdConservation

📣 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: WSCScience@worldseabirdunion.org

🔗 bit.ly/4e6wQdc

#WorldSeabirdConference #SeabirdConservation

Kittiwakes at Dunbar Harbour

Kittiwakes at Dunbar harbour

Kittiwakes at Dunbar harbour

Kittiwakes at Dunbar harbour

Last of the #kittiwakes hanging on at #DunbarHarbour before they head back to sea for a long winter. Possibly travelling as far (1700+ miles) to the waters around Greenland. Big migration for these dainty #gulls

#seabirds #seabirdconservation #nature #EastLothian

The Waved Albatross Then and Now - Charles Darwin Foundation Discover how the Charles Darwin Foundation protects Galapagos' biodiversity through scientific research and conservation efforts.

From counting albatrosses in the 90s to facing climate threats today—the story of Waved Albatross conservation continues. 🐦🌊 Read Carla’s blog and explore the challenges ahead → www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/blog...

#Galapagos #WavedAlbatross #SeabirdConservation #ClimateChange #ACAP

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

Restoring Mexico’s seabird sanctuaries Seabird colonies once wiped out by invasive species are now thriving across Mexico’s islands. A model of science-backed island restoration and community collaboration, this is one of the world’s most ...

Seabird colonies once wiped out by invasive species are now thriving across Mexico’s islands — a global model of science-backed restoration and community-led conservation.

Read more:
theornithologist.org/restoring-me...

#seabirds #habitatrestoration #seabirdconservation #mexico #TheOrnithologist

The key takeaway? While renewable energy is vital, we must ensure seabirds are protected through solutions that mitiigate impacts and stronger research. Striking a balance between green energy and biodiversity is essential.

@birdlifeeurope.bsky.social

#SeabirdConservation #WindEnergy

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels - WAD2025: Effects of Disease

🌍 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

BirdLife’s Together for Seabirds initiative brings experts & governments from 5 West African nations to Cabo Verde for hands-on seabird monitoring & threat management training.
Next up: national teams apply their skills in key #seabird sites with peer-to-peer support.

#SeabirdConservation

7 φαντασματάκια των ελληνικών θαλασσών (aka #Υδροβάτες) επέστρεψαν με τους δορυφορικούς τους πομπούς σε #Σκύρο & Διαπόντια νησιά!

Ανυπομονούμε να δούμε τα ταξίδια που θα μας αποκαλύψουν οι πομποί των υπέροχων αυτών πελαγικών θαλασσοπουλιών!
😉Stay tuned! #seabirdconservation

The Pacific Seabird Group invites its members and affiliates to participate in this optional survey to assess how recent federal changes in the United States of America have impacted seabird research and conservation. #seabirdconservation tinyurl.com/5c6bvwud

Pacific cultural expertise acknowledged to protect Oceania seabirds - The University of Auckland Inaugural Oceania Seabird Symposium highlights importance of traditional and cultural knowledge to protect seabirds.

The first Oceania Seabird Symposium, held at the University of Auckland from 14 to 17 April, has highlighted the importance of traditional and cultural knowledge in protecting seabirds. #seabirdconservation bit.ly/3ErA39S

Seabird Team's Field Update

Exciting news from last Friday's fieldwork! The first egg of the 2025 season has been discovered at the Yelkouan Shearwater colonies! A promising start for this year's breeding season.

#SeabirdConservation #YelkouanShearwater #LifePanPuffinus #BirdLifeMalta

#Seabirds #SeabirdConservation
@rspbscotland.bsky.social @n-t-s.bsky.social @scotlink.bsky.social

If you're interested in #SeabirdConservation, give the UK #Seabird Monitoring Programme a follow!

Underrated bird. The coast just wouldn't be the same without them.
#GullLife #SeabirdSpotting #CoastalWildlife #BirdWatching #SaveOurSeabirds #ProtectWildlife #SeabirdConservation #EcoCoastline #BiodiversityMatters #CoastalEcology #SeaAndSky

🌊 Did you know? 🧗‍♀️🚤 Monitoring Malta’s seabirds means abseiling down towering cliffs, kayaking the coast and even leaping from boats to rocks! 💪 Our team combines skill, determination, and teamwork to protect these incredible birds and their habitats. Every effort is worth it! 💙🌍 #SeabirdConservation