Seabird Publications – May 2018
For a list of the May seabird publications click here
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!
Mark Rauzon featured in MCI blog
The Marine Conservation Institute features PSG’s Vice-Chair for Conservation in the blog, “A Beautiful Gem in the South Pacific: Scientists on Rose Atoll”
South Georgia declared rat free!
After 10 years of planning and implementation for rat removal, the island is declared rodent free. See the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) for more information.
Video of Black-capped Petrels
Watch a new short video of the Black-capped Petrel on Facebook! The film makes the connection between the survival of the bird and the Haitian people, and helps the local community understand their critical role in conservation.
ENSO Update 10 May 2018
Climate Prediction Centre at NOAA: ENSO-neutral is favored through September-November 2018, with the possibility of El Niño nearing 50% by Northern Hemisphere winter 2018-19.
Job Postings · News · PSG News Stream · Students · Students
Volunteer for Midway Atoll NWR!
6-month crew positions on the famous Midway Atoll. Application deadline 3 Jun 2018.
Marine Ornithology April 2018
Volume 46 No 1 is available on the Marine Ornithology website under Current Issues – click here.
Job Postings · News · PSG News Stream · Students · Students
Volunteer in Yukon Delta Alaska
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska seeks 12-14 volunteers to participate in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Nest Plot Survey of spectacled eider (Somateria fischeri). See full description for details and how to apply.
Job: Audubon Director of Conservation
The National Audubon Society seeks a Director of Conservation Science, Seabird Restoration Program, in Bremen, ME. Deadline to apply: 15 May 2018. Please refer to the full announcement PDF for more info.
PSG Request for Proposals
PSG requires an Event Coordinator for the 2019 PSG Annual Meeting – click here to view the RFP.
