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Steffen Oppel @steffopp.bsky.social · 22h

NEW JOB in #ornithology with @RSPBScience to oversee research in #Wales with #seabirds and #waders: buff.ly/qkTVU6m

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The Seabird Group @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social · 7d

Exciting news!! The World Seabird Union @worldseabirdunion.bsky.social 4th World #Seabird Conference is now open for registration! 🕊️🌏

🏢Hobart, Tasmania. 📅7-11 Sept 2026

Click the link for all the info 🤓
worldseabirdunion.org/world-seabir... #WSC4

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

With just 2 days left of the second #BBNJPrepCom, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty! 🌊

Only 7 more ratifications needed to bring it into force: t.co/iPEkvOJClQ

#RaceForRatification

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · Aug 27

👏 Congratulations to the Republic of Moldova🇲🇩 for adding its signature to the #BBNJ Agreement.

🎊 So far, 140 countries have now officially committed to its ratification!

We look forward to their ratification at the UN soon.

#RaceForRatification

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ZSL @zslofficial.bsky.social · Aug 6

🐦 The true meaning of a birds-eye view! Scientists use lightweight cameras fitted to the wing of red-footed boobies to capture feeding behaviour for the first time

📽️ @ruthedunn.bsky.social

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Ruth Dunn @ruthedunn.bsky.social · Aug 7

New research led by @alicetrevail.bsky.social combines tracking data to show the value of large marine protected areas in encompassing diverse megafauna movements 🐢

doi.org/10.1111/1365...

@jappliedecology.bsky.social @iomarinescience.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢New blog post is out on the Seabird Tracking Database

Jonathan Rutter describes the distinct behaviours of Black-browed Albatross whilst they follow fishing vessels

➡️ tinyurl.com/BBAfollowves...

Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/1365...

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's Marine Protected Areas Day🌊

MPAs are vital to protect marine habitats & biodiversity

Analysing seabird tracking data led to the designation of NACEs in 2021💙600,000km2 protected & the first high seas MPA identified from tracking data

➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/case-studies/naces-mpa/

#MPADay

map showing the location of the NACEs MPA and all of the seabird species that use the area.

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jul 29

@birdwatchireland.bsky.social, with support from @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social , @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social and collaborators, have published 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds.

Learn more➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/birdwatch-ir...

With massive thanks to all involved!

Maps showing the 73 marine and coastal/terrestrial IBAs published by BirdWatch Ireland.

Text reads: New assessment. Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for seabirds across Ireland. 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas to inform seabird conservation Consultations, experts, colony data, tracking data, at-sea survery data Asks of Irish Government

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 7

For the first time in more than a century, the Chinese Crested Tern has been seen in Sarawak, Malaysia. ✨

One of the rarest birds on Earth, fewer than 200 of these Critically Endangered seabirds remain in the wild.

Discover more here:
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

“Bird of Legend” reappears in Malaysia after more than a century

The unexpected discovery of the Critically Endangered Chinese Crested Tern in Malaysia has stunned researchers and highlighted the urgency of protecting Sarawak’s coastal wetlands.

www.birdlife.org

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s #WorldSeabirdDay !🌊🐧

Explore the 17 types of seabirds that the 365 species are grouped into, from huge albatrosses down to small storm-petrels.

Seabirds soar over oceans, line the coastlines and nest on islands.🏝️

Everything you need to know about seabirds👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

Everything you need to know about seabirds!

Seabirds soar over oceans, line coasts and nest on islands. When healthy ecosystems thrive, seabirds thrive.

www.birdlife.org

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · Jul 3

Last Wednesday, England confirmed it had joined Scotland in fully complying with the sand eel fishing closure.

After 25 years of campaigning, its a huge win for Puffins, Kittiwakes and marine life.

Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen! #WorldSeabirdDay

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 27

Check out our latest blog post by @tammyedavies.bsky.social
➡️ tinyurl.com/BLIatUNOC3

Reflecting on her experience at #UNOC3, Tammy shares details about BirdLife's events & summarises key commitments to address major issues affecting oceans

@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @martinbirdlife.bsky.social

Photo of the panellists at one of BirdLife's events at UNOC3. From L to R: Martin Harper, CEO of BirdLife International; Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species; Maud Lelièvre, CEO of LPO, BirdLife’s Partner in France; Soledad Almonacid, Government of Chile; Jillian Dempster, Government of New Zealand; and Nina Mikander, Global Director of Policy and Business at BirdLife International.

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 23

Super interesting read about the albatrosses of South Georgia, the causes behind population decline and scientific advances over the decades.

#albatross #biologging #conservation

British Antarctic Survey 🐧 @bas.ac.uk · Jun 19

From pink spray paint to light-as-a-feather GPS loggers: albatross tracking has come a long way in 60 years 🪶

But one thing's the same: the albatross population is falling.

We glided into the world of albatross ecologists at BAS for #WorldAlbatrossDay ⬇️

www.bas.ac.uk/blogpost/the... #birder #bird

The last dance of the wandering albatross? - British Antarctic Survey

From pink spray paint to light-as-a-feather GPS loggers: the world of albatross tracking has come a long way in the past six decades. But one thing has sadly remained the …

www.bas.ac.uk

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 19

Support & funding from 2025 Global Birdfair will enable our project in the Pacific to scale up fisheries engagement, provide training & ⬆️the availability of bird-scaring lines🎣

➡️ www.birdlife.org/projects/glo...

Thank you Global Birdfair!

#WorldAlbatrossDay

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 19

Tracking data can help to identify where albatrosses encounter threats, including areas that overlap with fisheries.

We can then target conservation efforts that reduce bycatch to where they are most needed.

#WorldAlbatrossDay

@globalfishingwatch.org
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drawing of albatross caught on a longline behind a fishing vessel

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 19

There are over 7 million albatross tracking locations on the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase, dating back to 1989!

Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.

➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org

#WorldAlbatrossDay
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photo of Black-browed Albatross sitting on a nest]

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 19

Happy #WorldAlbatrossDay 2025!

To celebrate we are highlighting some of the dedicated work of many, that has positively impacted the world’s 22 albatross species

Check out our new blogpost:
➡️ tinyurl.com/yu5x6s8z

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jun 19

It’s World Albatross Day! 🗺️

Albatrosses are iconic, long-lived birds that travel huge distances across oceans! 🌊

From chicks to migrating adults, we can tackle the threats facing these birds.🌏

Read more in our article here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/06...

World Albatross Day: The Life and Challenges of an Albatross

Albatrosses are impressive, long-lived birds that cover huge distances across oceans! From chicks to migrating adults, we can tackle the threats facing these birds.

www.birdlife.org

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · Jun 19

There are over 7 million albatross tracking locations on the #SeabirdTrackingDatabase, dating back to 1989!

Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.

➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org

#WorldAlbatrossDay
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Photo of a Black-browed Albatross sitting on a nest

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Dr Tammy Davies @tammyedavies.bsky.social · Jun 8

Attending #UNOC3? Come and say hi 👋 to the @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social Global Team at the following events:

#SaveOurOcean #SDG14 #BirdLifeScience #MarineFlyways
@birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifemarine.bsky.social

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · May 23

Did you know Laysan Albatrosses lay one egg per year?🐣

But as males are more likely to get caught in long-line fishing, some colonies are mostly female.

By pairing with a female partner, she can produce more chicks than not breeding at all.

Support here👉 www.birdlife.org/campaigns-ap...

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BirdLife Europe & Central Asia @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social · May 12

🚨 Breaking: Draft EU Ocean Pact leaked and it’s falling short.

Big promises, but missing action on low-impact fisheries, plastic pollution & climate resilience.

🌊 The good news? There’s still time. The EU can course-correct and lead on ocean protection and healthy oceans at #UNOC2025.

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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · May 19

What makes a place a true haven for birds—and how do we protect it? 🐦🏝️

Join our free webinar “The IBA/KBA Journey” to learn how global standards guide local action for Caribbean Seabirds

22 May 12:00 EST
bit.ly/CaribKBAs-We...

@keybiodiversity.bsky.social
@worldseabirdunion.bsky.social

Photos of presenters Jonathan Handley and Maria Gabriela Toscano. The webinar will include Spanish translation.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · May 7

The search is on! 🔎

We’ve teamed up with @natgeopristineseas.bsky.social and our Partner in Fiji, NatureFiji-MareqetiViti, to try to find one of the rarest seabirds in the world – Fiji Petrel.🐦

Read more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/05...

📷 Kyle McBurine/National Geographic Pristine Seas

Search underway for Fiji Petrel

We’re always game for a good round of hide and seek. So we’ve teamed up with National Geographic’s Pristine Seas and our Partner in Fiji, NatureFiji-MareqetiViti, to try to find one of the rarest…

www.birdlife.org

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