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7th International Albatross and Petrel Conference – news and updates

To facilitate discussions on global conservation threats, mitigation needs and ongoing projects worldwide, six International Albatross and Petrel Conferences (IAPC) have been held since 1995, gathering people from all over the world to devise ingenious mitigation strategies for these magnificent seabirds. In May 2024, Mexico will host the 7th IAPC. We are looking forward to meeting you in Ensenada, Baja California, and…

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Paid Coordinator: Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels Executive Secretary

ACAP is seeking an Executive Secretary in the Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP). The ACAP Secretariat is an Intergovernmental Organisation that supports the work of the Agreement in seeking to achieve and maintain a favourable conservation status for albatrosses and petrels. Deadline to apply: April 2, 2024.

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PSG 2024 – Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Stephen Kress

Stephen W. Kress is the founder of Project Puffin and former vice president for bird conservation at the National Audubon Society. Dr. Kress received his Ph.D. from Cornell University, and his master’s and undergraduate degrees from Ohio State University.

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Paid Field/Research Assistant: Undergraduate Seabird Research Fellow (OR)

The Vanguarding an Inclusive Ecological Workforce (VIEW) Fellowship at Oregon State University is a summer research experience program that supports the professional development of future ecologists from communities that have been historically excluded or are currently underrepresented. The Seabird Oceanography Lab will be hosting a VIEW fellow during the summer 2024 field season. Deadline to apply: February 22, 2024.