Literature re: avoidance of/attraction to ships by seabirds at-sea
Click here for references recommended by D. Duffy, D. Ainley, and E. Woehler regarding behavior of seabirds in response to vessels.
News
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Job Opening: Ecosystem Services Science Manager (VA)
The Nature Conservancy is hiring an Ecosystem Services Science Manager to join the Global Ocean’s Ocean Planning and Mapping team. Deadline to apply: 3 June 2019.
Montserrat Ramírez wins #WSTC5 Pacific Prize!
Congratulations, Montserrat Vanerio Ramírez, for receiving the PSG Pacific Prize for your World Seabird Twitter Conference #5 (#WSTC5) presentation “Diet of the Pink-footed Shearwater (Ardenna creatopus): natural and fisheries-related prey in south central Chile”! You can check out the conference proceedings: twitter.com/seabirders
Next EXCO meeting: 6 May 2019
Eight Regional Representatives serve on the PSG Executive Council to raise issues they receive from YOU, the membership. Do you have a conservation concern? An idea for #PSG2020? A colleague in Micronesia who would be a great Corresponding Member? Make sure to let your Regional Rep know!
Job Opening: Executive Director (CA)
The Greater Farallones Association (The Presidio, CA) is hiring an Executive Director to lead all managerial, operational and financial aspects of the GFA. Click for more info.
News · PSG News Stream · Students · Students
Apply by 15 April: PSG student research grants
This year, PSG offers students (bachelor, master, doctoral) the chance to receive $1000 in research support. Please see the full Request for Proposals on the “Students & Early Careers” tab. Submit by 11:59pm PDT 15 April!
Job openings: Pūlama Lāna’i Conservation Program
Pūlama Lāna’i is hiring a Wildlife Biologist/Wildlife Program Manager and Assistant Wildlife Biologist to lead diverse wildlife projects across the Hawaiian island of Lāna’i.
Job opening: Predator Control Specialists
Hallux Ecosystem Restoration LLC is hiring five, regular, full-time Predator Control Specialists located in Lihue, Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA. Application deadline 30 Apr 2019.
News · PSG News Stream · Students · Students
Announcing Student Research Grants
In 2019, PSG will fund 3 grants worth $1,000 each, 1 grant per degree-level (bachelor, master, doctoral). Funds for these grants were raised by the Former Chairs and matched by the Executive Council. Please see the full Request for Proposals on the “Students & Early Careers” tab and submit by 15 April 2019.
Next EXCO meeting: 21 March
Eight Regional Representatives serve on the PSG Executive Council to raise issues they receive from YOU, the membership. Do you have a conservation concern? An idea for the next Annual Meeting? A colleague in Micronesia who would be a great Corresponding Member? Make sure to let your Regional Rep know!
