Seabird Institute

Continuing the Legacy of Project Puffin

Photo: Jean Hall

Combining authoritative seabird science with policy and advocacy leadership, the Seabird Institute is a hub for global conservation action for seabirds.

Conservation
Conservation

Conservation

Protecting birds and their habitats

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Outreach
Outreach

Outreach

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Advocacy
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Advocacy

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WE'VE HAD A GREAT YEAR!

Did you know that we turned 50 in 2023? It's true! And you can read all about this, as well as our other 2023 accomplishments.

Just visit our 2023 Seabird Island Year In Review page!

About Us
About

About Us

Information about The Seabird Institute.

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Seabird Islands
Conservation

Seabird Islands

Learn more about where we work to help seabirds. 

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NEWS FROM SEABIRD INSTITUTE

Seabird Island News
News

Seabird Island News

News from the Seabird Restoration Program.

Celebrating 20 years of Seabird Success at Devil's Slide Rock
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Seabird Success at Devil's Slide Rock

The Devil's Slide Rock project is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary.

Saving the Winter Home of Maine Puffins
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Saving the Winter Home of Maine Puffins

— Many thanks to 21,000+ Audubon seabird enthusiasts who encouraged President Obama to create the first National Marine Monument in the Atlantic.
Research Reveals Incredible Migratory Journey of Arctic Terns
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Research Reveals Incredible Migratory Journey of Arctic Terns

The tracking of Arctic Terns allows biologists to reconstruct the details of the incredible migratory journeys that these birds have undertaken in recent years.

New Discoveries About How Puffins Feed Their Chicks
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New Discoveries About How Puffins Feed Their Chicks

A 2014 feeding study leads to discoveries about how puffins feed their chicks.

Maine Puffins Rebound
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Maine Puffins Rebound

A supplement to the 2014 Egg Rock Update Newsletter.

Letter to "Hope" Watchers from Steve Kress
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Letter to "Hope" Watchers from Steve Kress

Steve Kress writes a letter to Burrow Cam viewers 2013 after the cam season ends and puffling "Hope" fledges.

Climate Change and Chance
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Climate Change and Chance

A supplement to the 2013 Egg Rock Update Newsletter.

A Puffling Pal Arrives
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A Puffling Pal Arrives

Welcome to Puffling Pal!

Seabird Institute Birds of Concern

Atlantic Puffin

Latin:  Fratercula arctica

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Razorbill

Latin:  Alca torda

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Black Guillemot

Latin:  Cepphus grylle

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Arctic Tern

Latin:  Sterna paradisaea

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