Seabird Tracking Database updates 2025
We have recently rolled out a series of updates to the Seabird Tracking Database to improve user experience and functionality. Please see the sections below on 1) dataset legacy, 2) data discovery and
Category: Methods
Avian Sensitivity Tool for Energy Planning (AVISTEP) launches in Australia
BirdLife International and BirdLife Australia launched our Avian Sensitivity Tool for Energy Planning (AVISTEP) at the Australasian Ornithological Conference in Boorloo/Perth. Today, AVISTEP was launched in Australia, providing government planners and the
Marine Megafauna Conservation Toolkit
How to identify important sites for marine megafauna and pathways to site conservation We are pleased to showcase the Marine Megafauna Conservation Toolkit, an open-access online toolkit which facilitates the identification of
Delineating Marine Flyways from Seabird Tracking Data
The detailed methods developed to identify marine flyways from seabird tracking data have been described in a new paper published in Global Ecology and Biogeography. The six marine flyways, presented by BirdLife International,
Celebrating 20 years of the Seabird Tracking Database!
On Tuesday 3rd Dec, we celebrated 20 years of the Seabird Tracking Database! We had many activities with people attending online and in person. Here is a recap of everything that went on.
The BirdLife Seabird Tracking Database: 20 years of collaboration for marine conservation
A new open access study published today highlights the remarkable achievements of the BirdLife Seabird Tracking Database (STDB) in marine conservation. Since its launch in 2004, the STDB has become one of the
Measuring uncertainty in interactions between seabirds and fishing vessels
Seabird species all over the world, especially tube-nosed birds like albatrosses and petrels, are at risk when they interact with fisheries. Attracted to fishing vessels by the prospect of food, seabirds frequently get
New study on seabirds adds new perspective on how tracking data can identify important sites for conservation
During the recent global summit on biodiversity, world leaders committed to protecting 30% of the world’s oceans for nature. But which 30% of the oceans should be protected to safeguard the most vulnerable
Welcome to the new Seabird Tracking Database website!
The Seabird Tracking Database hosted by BirdLife International is one of the world’s greatest marine conservation collaborations and the largest collection of seabird tracking data in existence. It serves as a central repository
