Culture and outreach
Youth & Education
Seabirds are a natural gateway to the ocean, science and conservation for young people.
Why seabirds work in the classroom
Seabirds connect many subjects: biology, geography, climate, maps and migration, even history and literature. Their record-breaking journeys and colony life capture young imaginations.
Ideas for educators
- Follow a live nest camera at a seabird colony through a breeding season.
- Map a tracked bird's migration and compare it with ocean currents.
- Run a beach clean and sort what could harm seabirds.
- Join a citizen science project and submit real records.
Getting outside
Visits to coastal nature reserves and seabird centers bring lessons to life. Many offer school programs led by trained educators.
The next generation of researchers
Many seabird scientists trace their careers to an early field trip or volunteer season. Volunteer programs and student field placements are the natural next step.
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