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Welcome to the PSG newsfeed! Here you will find the latest in announcements for the annual meeting, conservation action, volunteer opportunities, awards, and many more topics related to PSG, seabirds, and conservation. To filter the postings and find news for a specific topic, just select one of the News Categories on the right!
It can be challenging to break into the wildlife and conservation fields, so we’re working to support new members of PSG, letting them know that they have vital voices that enrich the group. Help grow our PSG flock!
Do you use UAVs (drones) for seabird research and conservation? PSG 2023 may host an information sharing group! Click here for more information.
Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC (ARC) is hiring a 9-month full time position to help with research and management activities for the recovery of native fauna in the Pacific, with a particular focus on surveys to document distribution and relative abundance of seabirds across Kaua‘i, burrow checks, management tasks, and data entry and analysis of field data. Deadline to apply: 1/15/2023.
Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC (ARC) is hiring a 9-month full time position to help with research and management activities for the recovery of native fauna in the Pacific, with a particular focus on the endangered Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro) on the island of Kaua‘i. Deadline to apply: 1/15/2023.
Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge is seeking a seasonal field ecologist who is passionate about seabird conservation and community to work with their project at Año Nuevo Island, on the central California coast. This Ecologist position would co-lead fieldwork and student mentoring, and lead day-to-day coordination of the project. Deadline to apply: 1/7/2023.
The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking up to three (pending available funding) Site Leader positions to conduct monitoring 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: 1/16/2023.
The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking up to three (pending available funding) Wildlife Technician positions to conduct monitoring 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: 1/16/2023.
Are you searching for roommates or a room to share at the upcoming PSG 2023 Annual Meeting? Join the #room-share-chat on PSG’s Slack!
Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN’s Red List, Chinese Crested Tern’s global population is estimated to be around 100 individuals. To save this rare seabird from extinction, experts across the region, including The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, have been actively engaging in research and conservation over the years. Projects initiated included breeding colony restoration and satellite tracking study.
PSG is soliciting donations for the 2023 Silent AUKtion!
Marine Ornithology is an open access journal that is published through a partnership of the African Seabird Group, Australasian Seabird Group, Dutch Seabird Group, Japanese Seabird Group, and Pacific Seabird Group.
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The objective of the Conservation Fund is to advance the conservation of seabirds in developing countries primarily in or bordering the Pacific Ocean by providing funds for conservation and restoration activities, and building within-country seabird expertise. Learn More »
