Soaring Seas: Seabirds and emerging Opportunities for International Marine Conservation

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11/10/2025
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2 , Onsite

Why attend

Participants will learn from Project Puffin, a global leader in Seabird restoration and management, how to better incorporate Seabird science into marine conservation efforts across international boundaries to:

Session Description

Seabirds are incredible travelers, spending most of their lives soaring over the open ocean and only coming ashore to nest. Their epic journeys cross many countries and vast international waters, reminding us how connected our world’s oceans really are. But with only 8% of oceans protected and climate change increasing threats, seabirds face growing challenges at every stage of their lives. Join experts from the National Audubon Society and partners to hear how Project Puffin has successfully restored Atlantic Puffins and other seabirds to the Gulf of Maine—a rare conservation success built over five decades of dedication. Discover how this work is evolving to tackle new global challenges through science, policy, and collaboration—and why protecting seabirds means protecting the health of our oceans and communities.
Organised by
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Region
Partners
National Audubon Society ( United States of America ) logo
National Audubon Society ( United States of America )
Centro de Estudos e Monitoramento Ambiental

Speaker

Speaker Bethany KRAFT

Sr. Director, Coastal and Marine Resilience, National Audubon Society

Speaker Chad Wilsey

Chief Scientist, National Audubon Society

Speaker Christine Dragisic

Managing Director, Global Policy, National Audubon Society