Gentoo penguin © Jono Handley Seabird Species Penguins Almost able to “fly” under the water, some of these charismatic species can dive to hundreds of meters Penguins (family Spheniscidae) are a group of 18 species of flightless birds distributed almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere – with the Galápagos Penguin being the only species whose range extends into the Northern Hemisphere.
The high seas occupy approximately half of the planet. Yet, we know much less about this vast part of the ocean than any other area of the globe. The high seas are also poorly protected because there is no global regulatory framework for conservation or even sustainable use of natural resources in his area
BirdLife has been a key stakeholder in the Convention on Biological Diversity-led process to describe Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs). We have compiled seabird tracking data and provided information on relevant marine IBAs
Seabirds are both terrestrial and marine animals. They depend on both realms to survive – and so they are also affected by threats in both environments. Read More
All migratory seabirds have one thing in common: on their incredible journeys, they connect different areas of the ocean that may be thousands of kilometers apart. Read More
Marine protected areas can serve to regulate harvesting and conserve biodiversity. Within large multi-use MPAs, it is often unclear to what degree critical sites of biodiversity are afforded protection against commercial activities. Addressing this issue is a prerequisite if we are to appropriately assess sites against conservation targets
