Topics Where We Work

Coasts and Oceans

Petrel soaring over the waves.
Seabird that Depends on NC’s Offshore Waters Gains Federal Protections
March 15, 2024 — Endangered species protections will help Black-capped Petrel as offshore wind energy ramps up.
NORTH CAROLINA
Black skimmer pair with chicks
Waterbird Survey Shows Continued Declines for Beach-nesting Species
March 12, 2024 — A 2023 census report shows substantial declines for Black Skimmers, among others. Here's how we’re working to turn the tide.
NORTH CAROLINA
Trail Cameras Show Perils Facing Oystercatcher Families on the Cape Fear River
January 26, 2024 — Less than a quarter of oystercatcher parents were able to successfully raise chicks on the river last summer. Trail camera footage reveals some of the reasons why.
NORTH CAROLINA
2023 Coastal Season Report Out
December 11, 2023 — Nesting shorebird recap, bilingual events, and growing outreach across Long Island
NEW YORK Coastal Stewardship
Ten high school-aged youth stand and kneel together, all wear orange t-shirts indicating they are Salt Marsh Stewards.
2023 Coastal Season Report Out
November 30, 2023 — Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year
CT Coastal Stewardship
Great Egret in a marsh
Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary
November 13, 2023 — Pilot projects will test methods for protecting and rebuilding Currituck Sound marshes.
NORTH CAROLINA Coastal Resilience
A black and white seabird floats in blue water.
Warmer Oceans Are Driving More Frequent Seabird Die-Offs, Preventing Populations From Recovering
August 31, 2023 — A new study used long-term volunteer data to show that marine heatwaves are linked to mass avian mortality at sea.
Climate
Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
CT Coastal Resilience