The Seabird Institute's 50th Anniversary

Help us celebrate!


In June 1973, the first suitcase of puffins made its way to Bremen, ME, an act that effectively launched Project Puffin. Here we are, fifty years later, celebrating the success and impact of this project and stepping into the next 50 years of seabird conservation and restoration.

Want to join the celebration? Whether near or far, there is seabird fun for everyone!

50 Years of Project Puffin: An Oral History of An Audacious Idea
50th Anniversary

50 Years of Project Puffin: An Oral History of An Audacious Idea

In 1973 a young biologist hatched a plan to bring a charismatic seabird back to Maine. It was the start of a five-decade scientific adventure that would ultimately revolutionize seabird restoration.

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Wednesday Night Lecture Series
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Wednesday Night Lecture Series

The Project Puffin Visitor Center, open May through December, offers lectures in the summer months.

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Puffin Palooza!
Programs

Puffin Palooza!

Combining creativity, community and conservation, Puffin Palooza shares the miraculous story of Project Puffin.

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Sips and Seabirds
Programs

Sips and Seabirds

The Seabird Institute is proud to partner with local breweries, cideries, and wineries throughout the state to share the magic of seabirds with communities across Maine.

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