2025 Joint Meeting of The Waterbird Society and the Pacific Seabird Group
Mark your calendars and start making plans for an extraordinary meeting and travel to an amazing destination!
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!
A brief account of the 2023 HPAI-H5N1 outbreak in the Galápagos Islands and impacts on local seabirds
This report outlines the developments over the past seven months since the initial detection of the virus, incorporating data from official sources, communications from naturalist guides on local forums, and interviews with local ornithologists.
World Seabird Union launches a new website experience
This February, the World Seabird Union (WSU) unveiled an enhanced website designed to be a global hub for all things seabird conservation.
Join PSG’s new email list!
Did you know that the Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) maintains an email list for information exchange about Pacific seabirds?
The Ornithological Council: who we are and how we can help you
You may know that PSG is a member of the Ornithological Council—but, do you know what the OC actually does and how it can help you in your career?
Michael Philip Harris (1939-2023)
On December 17th, 2023, the world lost one of its great seabird ornithologists when Mike Harris died aged 84.
Dear Baby Heron
A creative writing piece by Lakea Lin.
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.
Paid Crew Lead: Field Biology Technician (HI)
Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project is looking for a dedicated and experienced field biologist to support our work protecting and conserving the seabirds of Maui Nui and their breeding habitats. The primary duties of the lead field technician involve overseeing the field crew. Deadline to apply: May 24, 2024.
Senior Executive: Senior Vice-President, Conservation & Policy (Canada)
Birds Canada is seeking a visionary leader who will provide overall strategic policy and conservation direction for the organization and realize expansion opportunities to make a significant impact in applied protection for bird species. Deadline to apply: June 30, 2024.
