Robby Kohley Laysan Island
Red legged Kittiwake
GECI J.A.Soriano San Martín Island
Johns_DCCO
Robby Kohley Laysan Island
Red legged Kittiwake
GECI J.A.Soriano San Martín Island

The Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) is a society of professional seabird researchers and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds and their environment.

PSG was formed in 1972 out of a need for increased communication among academic and government seabird researchers. Learn More »

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  • Volunteers needed for PSG 2024

    PSG 2024 needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks and activities! If you have some time to spare, please consider helping out. If you are interested, please contact Justine Miller (justine@luanaevents.com). Volunteer opportunities include: serving as a student paper judge, assisting with the registration/merchandise, helping with A/V tech (help load talks onto laptops, push play for talks), serving as a room moderator (introduce speakers, hold up talk time cards to keep speakers on schedule). 

  • Volunteer Opportunities with PSG

    PSG is looking for volunteers to help with the Membership Committee and serve as representatives for the Ornithological Council. The Membership Committee works on maintaining the membership database and growing the PSG membership. Ornithological Council representatives are expected to attend OC meetings and report relevant information to the PSG membership. If you are interested in helping, please contact PSG’s secretary at secretary@pacificseabirdgroup.org.

  • Chair for Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund Needed

    Verena Gill is transitioning out of chairing the Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund and is looking for volunteers who are interested in leading the helm of this wonderful committee. The Conservation Fund seeks to advance the conservation of seabirds by providing funds or supplies to individuals from developing countries as well as those from elsewhere working in those developing countries primarily in or bordering the Pacific Ocean. For more information, click here. If you are interested in serving as Chair for the Craig S. Harrison Fund, please contact Verena Gill.

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Waterbird Society and Pacific Seabird Group 2025 Joint Meeting

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Recent News

WbS/PSG 2025 – Reminder: Call for Meeting Workshops, Symposia & Round-Tables

The Scientific Program Chairs of the 2025 Waterbird Society & Pacific Seabird Group Joint Meeting are now accepting proposals for workshops, symposia, and round-tables to be held at the meeting in Costa Rica this January 6-9, 2025! Symposia and committee meetings must occur during these dates; workshops may also be held just before or after the conference.

WbS/PSG 2025 – Field trips update

The Waterbird Society and the Pacific Seabird Group are thrilled to share field trip options for the 2025 Joint Meeting in Costa Rica! ¡La Waterbird Society y el Pacific Seabird Group están encantados de compartir opciones de viajes al campo para la reunión conjunta de 2025 en Costa Rica!

Postdoc Position: Postdoctoral Scholar in seabird population dynamics (CA)

The Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management at San Diego State University is seeking a highly qualified and experienced postdoctoral scholar to join their research team and lead efforts in seabird population dynamics and quantitative analyses. Deadline to apply: as soon as possible!

Paid Scientist: Assistant Project Biologist (CA)

The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking an Assistant Project Biologist to assist the Lead Biologist with aspects of a long-term monitoring study of breeding seabirds including Common Murre, Brandt’s Cormorant, Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Black Oystercatcher, and Pigeon Guillemot along the central California coast. Deadline to apply: June 20, 2024.