PSG 2027 — Vancouver, BC
The 54th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Seabird Group
It’s official — the 54th Annual PSG Meeting is heading to Vancouver, British Columbia.
From February 15–19, 2027, seabird researchers, students, managers, and conservation practitioners will gather at the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown, steps from the harbour on Coal Harbour’s waterfront. Registration, abstracts, field trips, and the full scientific program will open in the coming months.
Registration Opens September 2026
The Pacific Seabird Group is a society of scientists, managers, and students dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds and their environments. Founded in 1972 to strengthen communication among researchers across academia and government, PSG has grown into a community spanning the Pacific and beyond — meeting annually, publishing research, and advocating for the birds and habitats we study. Learn more »
Recent News
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Creature Feature: Marbled Murrelet
Pacific Seabird Group monthly initiative: the Creature Feature! Each month, PSG will highlight a different species and provide some fascinating facts along the way. This month, we’re highlighting the marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), a small alcid found along the Pacific coast from the Aleutians to California. They nest in old growth forests and are endangered due to deforestation. 🌊 Habitat Found from…
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Marine Conservation Intern (U.S. remote or hybrid)
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MSc student- Marbled Murrelet at-sea population monitoring
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Creature Feature: Blue-footed Booby
Pacific Seabird Group presents the September Creature Feature! This month, we’re highlighting the Blue-footed Booby, or Sula nebouxii. The Blue-footed Booby is recognized for its distinctive blue webbed feet, with the coloration coming from carotenoids obtained through its diet of fish. Those brilliant blue feet are more than just a striking feature- they also play an important role in courtship, with mates…
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Paid Biologist: Permanent GS 9-11 Biologist for Palmyra Atoll NWR (Honolulu, HI)
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument/Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Honolulu, HI. Applications due 9/22/26 or until 100 applications are received! Agency/Organization: Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Location: Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument/Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/883854000 Job Description:At the full…
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Creature Feature: Laysan Albatross
Pacific Seabird Group presents a new monthly initiative: the Creature Feature! Each month, PSG will highlight a different species and provide some fascinating facts along the way. We’re kicking things off with the Laysan Albatross, or Mōlī (Phoebastria immutabilis). The Laysan Albatross has a wingspan of around six feet and is highly pelagic, spending most of its life over the open ocean…
