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Coasts and Oceans

A New Sanctuary in Chile Will Protect the Red Knot’s Winter Home
April 17, 2020 — Important Bird Area Bahía Lomas is now a protected nature sanctuary.
Pelicans, spoonbills, and herons nest on Cat Island, where oil washed ashore in May 2010. The spill sped the land’s ongoing erosion; today it’s underwater. Daniel Beltrá
Ten Years Later: Reflections on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
April 13, 2020 — Audubon magazine asked four writers to contemplate what has and hasn't changed in the aftermath of the Gulf catastrophe.
Banding Offers a Clue into the Mysterious World of Birds
April 08, 2020 — Audubon’s bird banding program helps us understand how birds are recovering on the Gulf Coast.
Coastal Stewardship Is Helping Gulf Birds Recover
April 08, 2020 — Audubon’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program protects birds that nest on the very edge of our world.
Finding Hope in the Story of the Brown Pelican
April 08, 2020 — After 50 years of recovery, this iconic bird is a symbol of Gulf Coast resilience.
California Pioneers a New Way to Manage Fish for Birds
March 10, 2020 — The Golden State enacted a new policy this month to ensure there are plenty of Pacific herring in the sea.
Great News for Atlantic Seabirds
March 02, 2020 — A small fish called menhaden will be better managed in Virginia.
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.