Two plovers sit in the sand on a beach next to washed up seaweed.

Coasts and Oceans

Latest news about Audubon's work on coasts and oceans.
Snowy Plovers. Photo: Katherine Pirozzi/Audubon Photography Awards

Coastal birds are in crisis.

Threatened by climate change, development, overfishing, and pollution, seabird populations around the world have decreased by 70 percent since 1950. In North America alone, shorebird populations have decreased by 70 percent since 1973. Through our Coasts strategy, Audubon is working to reverse this crisis in multiple ways.

Areas of Focus

Coastal Resilience Coastal Stewardship Gulf Restoration Marine Conservation Seabird Institute
King Tides Are a Sign of the Future for Oregon's Coast
February 24, 2020 — Portland Audubon calls on Oregon's congressional delegation to champion the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.
Iconic Gulf Coast Forests Get a Much-needed Boost
February 13, 2020 — Birds in Alabama and Louisiana will benefit from a new $158 million investment to restore wetlands.
Fish Are on the Legislative Menu at a Recent Congressional Hearing
January 16, 2020 — A House Natural Resources subcommittee discussed bills this week to protect fish and seabirds from climate change and overfishing.
The Atlantic’s First Marine National Monument Holds Up in Court
January 09, 2020 — The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts will continue to provide safe wintering grounds for Atlantic Puffins.
A Tale of Two Fish
December 18, 2019 — Atlantic fisheries managers move to protect the little fish seabirds rely on.
Climate Change is Already Affecting the Ocean and the Birds That Rely on It
September 25, 2019 — A new United Nations report details the triple-threat that climate change poses to the ocean and its wildlife.
New Bill Would Put Seabirds at Risk
July 12, 2019 — Congressman Don Young (AK) introduced a bill yesterday that would rollback protections for marine fish and harm seabirds.
Infrastructure Can and Should Be Clean and Sustainable
May 17, 2019 — Natural infrastructure is the cleanest, cheapest way to protect birds and people from some of the harmful effects of the changing climate.
A New Wave of Advocates Arrives in Washington
May 07, 2019 — At a recent fly-in event, Audubon volunteers challenge Congress to save seabirds.
10 Steps to Protect Snowy Plover Chicks at the Beach
April 12, 2019 — How to help this beautiful threatened bird.