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. 🔗 https://t.co/g6Vjz15PDN

Research on European shags indicates that mate fidelity is affected by past breeding success and pre-breeding environmental conditions. https://t.co/tIxlYcKELU

🐦✨ 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 🔗 https://t.co/g6Vjz15PDN #WSC4 #SeabirdScience

🎉 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. 🐦💙 https://t.co/28oXEgUooj #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) 🔗 https://t.co/lXTDTOD3WA #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://t.co/CGI1mgVehc #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! https://t.co/EB0ANpfdwj #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. https://t.co/KBbonDuIM7

Artificial lighting along the Pembrokeshire coast disorients young Manx Shearwaters, leading them to crash inland and become stranded. A local volunteer group, helps collect and safely return these vulnerable seabirds to the sea.

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. https://t.co/22XRaveDNW

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:

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 https://t.co/EbyJSbBRdX

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. That is where the Albatross Task Force comes in.

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.

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 to protect vital ecosystems and support Haida food security and culture.

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

This weekend, SANCCOB released 11 African Penguins at Seaforth Beach, Simon’s Town, to mark African Penguin Awareness Day. 🐧 Learn more: https://t.co/rjcWzxKOU6 #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 👉

🌊 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 👉 https://t.co/SwjEhch7g9 #SeabirdConservation

In a new study published in the PNAS, Sönke Johnsen and Gabrielle Nevitt uncover how Antarctic seabirds use shared sensory cues and intricate foraging networks to hunt together — blending competition with cooperation. https://t.co/l4gYxvC3YX