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

Island Highlights
News

Island Highlights

A supplement to the 2013 Egg Rock Update Newsletter.

Hope Hatches!
News

Hope Hatches!

The puffin chick named ‘Hope’ hatched on July 3rd on Seal Island NWR.

eNews from Project Puffin
News

eNews from Project Puffin

Project Puffin Email Newsletter Archive 2011-2012

A Big Comeback for Chinese Crested Terns in the Jiushan Islands, China
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A Big Comeback for Chinese Crested Terns in the Jiushan Islands, China

43 Chinese Crested Terns breeding on the island of Tiedun Dao this season - a great success for an endangered species.

40th Anniversary
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40th Anniversary

Project Puffin celebrates 40 years.

Egg Rock Update
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Egg Rock Update

Annual Seabird Restoration Program Newsletter from Project Puffin

Winter Home of Maine Puffins Revealed
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Winter Home of Maine Puffins Revealed

A supplement to the 2015 Egg Rock Update Newsletter.

Olivia Bouler's Visit
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Olivia Bouler's Visit

Oil spill bird artist Olivia Bouler visits Project Puffin

"Seabird Sue" Schubel Named Disney Conservation Hero
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"Seabird Sue" Schubel Named Disney Conservation Hero

Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) has selected Audubon educator Susan Schubel as one of eleven Disney Conservation Heroes from applications submitted by environmental organizations around the world

Demo News Article
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Demo News Article

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Seabird Institute Birds of Concern

Atlantic Puffin

Latin:  Fratercula arctica

Illustration for Atlantic Puffin

Razorbill

Latin:  Alca torda

Illustration for Razorbill

Black Guillemot

Latin:  Cepphus grylle

Illustration for Black Guillemot

Arctic Tern

Latin:  Sterna paradisaea

Illustration for Arctic Tern

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