Unfortunately, #seabirds face challenges like entanglement in vegetation while breeding. Here's a sad sight: a #tropicbird found dead in #PontaDoSol #Boavista #CaboVerde . This pop is under threat from feral #cat #predation . Conservation efforts are crucial 📸Pedro Lopez BiosCV

This week we're featuring the whale sharks who come to St Helena’s MPA in the summer months 🦈 
They are the largest fish in the sea, filter feeders and have been coming to our MPA for generations as part of their migratory route.

Tap the infographic below to learn more!

Are you passionate about nature and the environment? Looking for a new career in conservation? 👀 We have lots of exciting opportunities to join our friendly, dedicated team! Browse our current vacancies here 👉 bit.ly/3vuoquw ~ Jack
#conservationcareers
📸 Adam Jones

In April we are highlighting the seasonal visitors and marine residents of St Helena’s MPA

This week we are featuring the sea turtle species who come to St Helena during the summer months. They are rare here compared to our sister island Ascension Island MPA🐢

Tap below to learn more!

Some exciting news from the Marine Centre - a stumpy (red slipper lobster) has been recaptured after four years! It was first tagged in 2020 during a #DarwinInitiative Project.

To learn more about this lobster, read the infographic below!

#smallislandBIGFUTURE #sthelenampa

Come join the RSPB Science Marine Team! 🌊
We're looking for a new Conservation Scientist (possibly multiple, subject to funding) to help deliver on a range of field-/analysis- based #seabird projects. Any questions, please get in touch!
Details here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Caree… 🔗

(1/3)✨Today, Falklands Conservation has been featured in The Times and The Sunday Times 📰 as one of the ten charities to support in 2024! 🤩 #conservation #wildlife #falklandislands
FalklandsinUK 
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Barometric geolocators are game changers when in comes to tracking small birds! Read our new perspective paper lead by Garrett Rhyne in Ornithology: doi.org/10.1093/ornith… | #ornithology #birdmigrtion | Raphaël Nussbaumer Vogelwarte_Science

Our new paper on #Seabird victims of #LightPollution as robust #bioindicators of #plastic contamination is #OpenAccess and available at doi.org/10.1016/j.envi…
Cory's shearwaters are useful to monitor plastic litter in the framework of the #MSFD EU Environment & OSPAR

Great news! St Helena, Ascension, & all British Overseas Territories will remain part of @girlguiding. Guiding empowers girls & young women to find their voice & make a positive impact. Thanks to OT Reps & Sir Lindsay Hoyle for supporting during this uncertain period #Empowerment

Great to see this finally published, congratulations to Phil and the team. #UKOT #botony

Presenting 20+ years of tracking data from the Falkland Islands!
A truly unique ecosystem home to globally significant marine predator populations 🦭🐧🪿
Fun 📽️ by Javed Riaz showcasing the flurry of activity over Patagonian Shelf.
#FalklandIslands #seabird #seal
Falkland Islands Gov

🚨 New paper alert! 🚨 Plastic pollution transcends marine protected area boundaries in the eastern tropical and south-eastern Pacific. Great team effort from our Pacific Plastics: Science to Solutions Plastics Research Programme! tinyurl.com/4vtj7aw2 ExeterMarine Galapagos Conservation Trust Global Systems Institute

#DPLUS195

We are seeking a Conservation Capacity Development Officer – Fixed Term, to begin work ASAP! 🗝️🌳☁️

If you think this role is role is right for you, visit ow.ly/NbzQ50R31i5

Deadline for applications is 31 March, so don’t hesitate, APPLY NOW! 📝 #SHCFP #Vacancy

🌊 New in SEABIRD 36 (Early Release) 🌊

Beth McKeague, Caroline Finlay & colleagues:
'Recommendations for the use of conservation detection dogs in #seabird research: a thematic analysis'

#SeabirdJournal

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📷: Jacob González-Solís

Our new #sunfish paper is out!🐠🐟🐡New northerly limit for the sharptail mola: first sighting of Masturus lanceolatus in the northeast Irish Sea onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jf… Great fun with Tierney Thys & Declan Quigley, photo credit Niamh Gilmore, published fsbi #Mola

Are you a UK-based researcher?

You can now conduct research abroad through #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, thanks to UK joining @Horizon_EU earlier this year.

Explore research opportunities in the EU & beyond.
Call opens in April! More: europa.eu/!pmYvdr

NEW JOB in #ornithology and #conservation managing a field station in the German #waddensea with thousands of #shorebirds : buff.ly/3vpUDmE

Are you a scientist? Interested in an opportunity to work on board the #SDA ? Keep reading...

In 2025, the ship will make two trips between Punta Arenas & Rothera & we have some berths available to support underway science!

More details on our website 👇

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