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News
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!
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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 – Reminders!
We’re just two weeks away from the Annual Meeting! To make sure that you’re ready to go, please read through the information below containing news, announcements, and reminders about PSG 2024.
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PSG 2024 – Special Achievement Award: Linda Elliott
Linda Elliott is the Founder, President and Center Director of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center. She is a graduate of Kalaheo High school on Oʻahu, attended the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and holds a degree in Wildlife Biology from Arizona State University.
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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.
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PSG 2024 – Important announcements and reminders!
PSG 2024 is just a few weeks away! Please take a moment to read through these important announcements and reminders so that you are prepared for the Annual Meeting!
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PSG 2024 – Call for late-breaking abstracts
It’s not too late to submit your abstract! Late-breaking abstracts can be submitted through January 31, 2024!
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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, 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…
