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Submitted by: William L Kennerley and Rachael A Orben, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, Oregon State University, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon Bill-load photography can be an effective means of diet sampling for a number of seabird species (1). Many alcids and terns, for instance, carry prey back to the nest site in their bills, allowing researchers to not…
Submitted by: Andre Raine, Archipelago Research and Conservation The ‘aʻo (Newell’s shearwater Puffinus newellii) and ‘uaʻu (Hawaiian petrel Pterodroma sandwichensis) are both endangered seabirds endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago. The impact of introduced predators (such as cats, rats, pigs and barn owls) on these species is well known and is a major conservation issue. Due to this, there are now seven management…
The Nature Conservancy’s California Science team is seeking an Island Scientist to provide scientific leadership for conservation efforts on Santa Cruz Island and across the Islands of the Californias (California & Baja California). Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026! Agency/Organization: The Nature Conservancy Location: Ventura, CA Website: https://nature.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/Remote—California/Island-Scientist–California_JR101830 Job Description: In this role, you will lead and support conservation planning, applied research, and management…
Kaua‘i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project (KESRP) is a project of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in association with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). Founded in 2006, KESRP focuses on the endangered seabirds found on the island of Kauaʻi. Our work involves identifying the breeding distribution…
Real Time Research, Inc. is located in Bend, Oregon and specializes in biological field studies, data collection, analysis, and technical writing. RTR employees have been conducting fish and wildlife research, monitoring, and evaluation studies in the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 years. They are seeking a self-motivated professional to support a predator-prey study involving endangered salmonids and piscivorous colonial waterbirds. Applications…
Turnstone Environmental Consultants is hiring seasonal Wildlife Biologists to support marbled murrelet survey projects across Oregon for the 2026 field season. At Turnstone, we pride ourselves on our commitment and contribution to conserving and managing natural resources through innovative and sustainable solutions. As a Wildlife Biologist on one of our murrelet projects, you will play a crucial role in conducting field studies,…
The Alaska SeaLife Center is seeking applicants for their Seabird Research/Avian Husbandry Split Summer 2026 Internship. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026! Agency/Organization: Alaska SeaLife Center Location: Seward, AK Website: Click here Job Description: The intern will assist with the day-to-day support of various ongoing seabird and laboratory research as well as assist with seabird and waterfowl husbandry tasks. Applicants should exhibit a strong…
The Alaska SeaLife Center is seeking applicants for their Avian Husbandry Summer 2026 Internship. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026! Agency/Organization: Alaska SeaLife Center Location: Seward, AK Website: Click here Job Description: Avian Intern will be tasked with basic seabird and waterfowl care and husbandry techniques. Intern will assist in the daily care and maintenance of the Center’s Alaskan seabird and waterfowl collections….
The State of Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking Habitat Restoration Volunteers for work at Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Deadline to apply: April 25, 2026! Agency/Organization: Kure Atoll Conservancy Location: Kure Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Website: https://kureatollconservancy.org/ Job Description: Kure Atoll Conservancy (KAC) and The State of Hawai’i’s…
Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC (ARC) is a conservation consulting company focused on research and management activities for the recovery of native fauna in the Pacific, with a particular focus on the endangered ‘a‘o (Newell’s Shearwater Puffinus newelli), ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian Petrel Pterodroma sandwichensis), and ‘akē‘akē (Band-rumped Storm-petrel Oceanodroma castro) on the island of Kaua‘i. This is an exciting nine-month full-time position to…
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 »
