World Seabird Union

World Seabird Union is committed to promoting seabird conservation, management, and research through its global network of member organizations.

WORLD SEABIRD CONFERENCE

The 4th World Seabird Conference (WSC 4 ) will take place in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, from 7-11 September 2026.

The WSC is one of the largest global meetings dedicated to uniting scientists, conservationists, and stakeholders across continents to advance the science of seabird conservation through collaboration, research, and community engagement.

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.  

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?”.

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