about us
HISTORY
The World Seabird Union (WSU), a scientific organization founded in 2010, focused on seabird science and conservation. Established following the first World Seabird Conference (WSC), WSU serves as a convening body for seabird conservationists, managers, and researchers.
We work to build connections among member organizations, promote the exchange of seabird information, and unify people working on seabird-related topics around the globe. Our mission is to place seabird research, management, and conservation into a worldwide perspective. We do this by creating global partnerships that reach out to developing nations to facilitate research, transfer knowledge, and support conservation. The World Seabird Union comprises of professional seabird organizations worldwide.
Our members are not required to pay dues as we prefer they support regional and local science and conservation efforts. Therefore, we rely on fundraising to help many of our long-term actions and goals.
OUR MISSION
The World Seabird Union’s mission is to place seabird research, management, and conservation into a worldwide perspective. Our vision is to aid in creating global partnerships that will continue into the future by sharing research, knowledge, and ideas on a global level.
15-YEAR VISION
Create and enhance sustainable, diverse networks and partnerships for fostering and sharing seabird research, knowledge, and ideas on a global level.
GOALS
GOAL 1
Establish, develop, and continue to improve effective communications and cooperative conservation efforts among existing and emerging seabird organizations to advance seabird conservation, management, and research through regional and global scientific collaboration and information sharing.
GOAL 2
Prioritize increased representation of and training for member organizations from underrepresented1 and under-resourced regions in seabird conservation, management, and research to build and share capacity (including access to data, information, and funding).
GOAL 3
Secure long-term and sustainable financing to support WSU’s functions and programs and fulfill its mission of supporting member organizations.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER ORGANIZATION
Membership is open to any organization interested in seabird research and conservation. Prospective member organizations must complete this application so that WSU can confirm mission alignment.