World Seabird Union is committed to promoting seabird conservation, management, and research through its global network of member organizations.
world seabird conference
Join us from September 7-10, 2026, in Hobart, Australia for one of the largest gatherings of seabird conservationists, researchers, professionals, students, and supporters.Â
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Member organizations and partners play an integral role in our organization. Membership is open to any organization interested in seabird research and conservation. Â
resources
Seabird Information Network
Open-source databases to support seabird conservation initiatives.
Global Seabird Colony Register
The Global Seabird Colony Register is an interactive map that provides data storage, sharing, and visualization of colony data.
Publications and Articles
WSU believes in promoting information exchange on seabird conservation, management, and research issues.
regional reports map
The Pacific Seabirds Group (PSG) developed a Regional Reports database and interactive map, which help us learn from one another, network, and connect.
Seabird Tracking Database
Birdlife International Seabird Tracking Database for seabird researchers to share their tracking data with the research and conservation communities
The Penguiness book
Find official records of dive depth and duration for most diving species of vertebrates. This project was initiated to answer the questions regularly asked: “How deep can animals dive?”.