BirdLife Marine
@birdlifemarine.bsky.social
Updates from BirdLife International Marine Programme - @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social & @rspb.bsky.social - on our work saving seabirds & marine wildlife across the globe.
What a 2025 it has been for the Seabird Tracking Database, some highlights in the image! 📈
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What a 2025 it has been for the Seabird Tracking Database, some highlights in the image! 📈
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
See our latest blog post for even more details➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
A massive thank you to the 363 seabird researchers who have contributed their data over the last 21 years 🐧🌊🌏
The Seabird Tracking Database has been updated!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Seabird Tracking Database has been updated!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
With lots of new features, these updates improve user experience and ensure dataset legacy
To learn more visit
➡️ seabirdtracking.org/seabird-trac...
and go to data.seabirdtracking.org to try out the new search and mapping features!
📢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...
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...
August 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢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...
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...
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
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
August 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
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
@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!
Learn more➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/birdwatch-ir...
With massive thanks to all involved!
July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@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!
Learn more➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/birdwatch-ir...
With massive thanks to all involved!
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
➡️ 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
June 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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
➡️ 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
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
@globalbirdfair.bsky.social
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➡️ www.birdlife.org/projects/glo...
Thank you Global Birdfair!
#WorldAlbatrossDay
@globalbirdfair.bsky.social
4/4
June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
@globalbirdfair.bsky.social
4/4
➡️ www.birdlife.org/projects/glo...
Thank you Global Birdfair!
#WorldAlbatrossDay
@globalbirdfair.bsky.social
4/4
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
@scianimationstudio.bsky.social
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We can then target conservation efforts that reduce bycatch to where they are most needed.
#WorldAlbatrossDay
@globalfishingwatch.org
@scianimationstudio.bsky.social
3/4
June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
@scianimationstudio.bsky.social
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We can then target conservation efforts that reduce bycatch to where they are most needed.
#WorldAlbatrossDay
@globalfishingwatch.org
@scianimationstudio.bsky.social
3/4
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
2/4
Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.
➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org
#WorldAlbatrossDay
2/4
![photo of Black-browed Albatross sitting on a nest]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4mmvwaafpije7etnog4xglcs/bafkreienip6ucxtwcq63fpyhuq762qccxfwly62hfi4ffxkekwj6i3xdce@jpeg)
June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
2/4
Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.
➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org
#WorldAlbatrossDay
2/4
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
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
1/4
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
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
1/4
June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
1/4
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
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
1/4
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
2/4
Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.
➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org
#WorldAlbatrossDay
2/4
June 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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
2/4
Data can be requested to further conservation efforts and our understanding of these enigmatic species.
➡️ data.seabirdtracking.org
#WorldAlbatrossDay
2/4
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
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
May 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
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
📢New blog is out!
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📢New blog is out!
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
Joshua Coste shares details about his research on Red-footed Booby homing behaviour in the Indian Ocean 🌊
➡️ tinyurl.com/RFB-navigation
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@iomarinescience.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
🐧Happy World Penguin Day!
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🐧Happy World Penguin Day!
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
These species offer more than just their charisma! Their study and protection benefit whole ecosystems 🌎
Did you know that...?
🧵👇
#WorldPenguinDay
Thank you all who made the Toolkit possible! Built on the work of many, we want to continue the collaborative journey with all working to conserve marine megafauna. Explore, tell us what works, suggest improvements, contribute. We can only achieve biodiversity conservation targets working together.
April 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thank you all who made the Toolkit possible! Built on the work of many, we want to continue the collaborative journey with all working to conserve marine megafauna. Explore, tell us what works, suggest improvements, contribute. We can only achieve biodiversity conservation targets working together.
🌊 Excited to share the Marine Megafauna Conservation Toolkit! 🐧
It contains step-by-step methods with R code (including for tracking data) for identifying critical sites (e.g. Key Biodiversity Areas) & guidance for conservation practice, policy & advocacy.
➡️tinyurl.com/MMFCToolkit
It contains step-by-step methods with R code (including for tracking data) for identifying critical sites (e.g. Key Biodiversity Areas) & guidance for conservation practice, policy & advocacy.
➡️tinyurl.com/MMFCToolkit
April 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌊 Excited to share the Marine Megafauna Conservation Toolkit! 🐧
It contains step-by-step methods with R code (including for tracking data) for identifying critical sites (e.g. Key Biodiversity Areas) & guidance for conservation practice, policy & advocacy.
➡️tinyurl.com/MMFCToolkit
It contains step-by-step methods with R code (including for tracking data) for identifying critical sites (e.g. Key Biodiversity Areas) & guidance for conservation practice, policy & advocacy.
➡️tinyurl.com/MMFCToolkit
📢New blog is out!
@tcansse.bsky.social shares their research on Black-faced Cormorant foraging behaviours
seabirdtracking.org/foraging-efficiency-related-to-site-fidelity-in-black-faced-cormorants/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13371
@tcansse.bsky.social shares their research on Black-faced Cormorant foraging behaviours
seabirdtracking.org/foraging-efficiency-related-to-site-fidelity-in-black-faced-cormorants/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13371
February 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📢New blog is out!
@tcansse.bsky.social shares their research on Black-faced Cormorant foraging behaviours
seabirdtracking.org/foraging-efficiency-related-to-site-fidelity-in-black-faced-cormorants/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13371
@tcansse.bsky.social shares their research on Black-faced Cormorant foraging behaviours
seabirdtracking.org/foraging-efficiency-related-to-site-fidelity-in-black-faced-cormorants/
Full paper here: doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13371
The Seabird Tracking Database seabirdtracking.org provided an opportunity to identify the marine flyways
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
🧵5/5
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
🧵5/5
February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Seabird Tracking Database seabirdtracking.org provided an opportunity to identify the marine flyways
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
🧵5/5
A MASSIVE THANK YOU 👏to all data contributors, collaborators & GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social who supported this work
More info, including a beautiful animation ➡️ tinyurl.com/yek8dwt4
🧵5/5
The marine #flyways concept can help coordinate collaborative #conservation efforts for migratory #seabirds, building on the successes of the existing flyways for land and waterbirds
➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
🧵4/5
February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The marine #flyways concept can help coordinate collaborative #conservation efforts for migratory #seabirds, building on the successes of the existing flyways for land and waterbirds
➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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➡️ birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/our-work/flyways/
@migratoryspecies.bsky.social
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Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
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February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
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🚨NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER🚨details how we delineated six #MarineFlyways using #seabird #tracking data & novel analytical methods
➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
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➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
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February 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚨NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER🚨details how we delineated six #MarineFlyways using #seabird #tracking data & novel analytical methods
➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
🧵1/5
➡️ doi.org/10.1111/geb.70004
🧪 #ornithology #migration #BLScience
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
We are grateful to GOBI @iki-germany.bsky.social for funding the project
🧵1/5
Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
🧵2/5
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February 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Tracking data from 48 long-distance pelagic #seabird species, shared by >100 collaborators, were analysed to reveal the consistent & repeatable #migratory routes, including a circumpolar navigation of the Southern Ocean & transhemispheric ‘figures of 8’ in the Pacific & Atlantic oceans
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❤️Thanks to everyone who joined the event and to those involved with the STDB during the past 20 years!
💪This is a true collaborative effort for the conservation of seabirds.
Super fans can even get a t-shirt ;)
birdlifestore.com/search/?sear...
💪This is a true collaborative effort for the conservation of seabirds.
Super fans can even get a t-shirt ;)
birdlifestore.com/search/?sear...
December 6, 2024 at 10:48 AM
❤️Thanks to everyone who joined the event and to those involved with the STDB during the past 20 years!
💪This is a true collaborative effort for the conservation of seabirds.
Super fans can even get a t-shirt ;)
birdlifestore.com/search/?sear...
💪This is a true collaborative effort for the conservation of seabirds.
Super fans can even get a t-shirt ;)
birdlifestore.com/search/?sear...