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Closeup of a Kirtland's Warbler perched on a thin branch.
Inbreeding Poses Another Challenge to the Rebounding Kirtland’s Warbler
April 14, 2025 — Whole-genome analysis raises concerns about the rare songbird, the authors of a recent study say, but could also help with recovering vulnerable species.
Conservation Challenges
Illustration of corals and fish on the ocean floor and seabirds flying overhead above the water.
The Remarkable Healing Power of Seabird Poop for Climate-Stressed Coral Reefs
March 24, 2025 — Scientists are just beginning to understand the important connections between the health of seabird nesting colonies above water and reef ecosystems below.
Climate
Ayana Johnson on a stage in front of a video wall featuring colorful fish and coral.
Meet the Climate Leader Who Wants You to Abandon Hope—and Get to Work
March 24, 2025 — Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, “a breath of fresh air” for the climate movement, is helping people envision and build a brighter future.
Climate
Aerial view of ships on a river next to a sprawling natural gas export terminal.
Soaring Gas Exports Are Putting the Squeeze on Gulf Coast Habitat
March 24, 2025 — Local residents have formed unlikely alliances to rein in the booming LNG industry, which they say is devouring land for sensitive species while putting communities at risk.
Climate
Four pelicans float along calm, blue water.
Proposed Changes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Could Slow Economy, Reshape Environmental Review Process
March 20, 2025
Policy & Advocacy
A bright yellow meadowlark perched in a sagebrush plant.
A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats
March 13, 2025 — Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in the past.
Conservation Challenges
Young shorebird in vegetation
Safety Sound, a Crucial Stopover Site for Migrant Birds, Is Under Threat From a Mining Operation
March 04, 2025 — A Nevada-based mining company could impact the Safety Sound Important Bird Area near Nome, a place vital to birds and wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence users, and tourism.
AK Important Bird Areas
Emperor Geese over Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Izembek: An Incredibly Critical Migratory Bird Habitat Is at Risk
December 09, 2024 — The Department of the Interior released a draft Environmental Impact Statement recommending a multi-part land swap, spelling trouble for Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and public lands across Alaska.
AK Important Bird Areas
River running through mountain valley
A Big Win for the Chilkat Valley
December 04, 2024 — DOWA, a Japanese smelter company and major funder of the proposed Palmer Mine, has pulled out of the project!
AK Important Bird Areas
Tufted Puffin on rock
Seabirds Rejoice! Rat-Free Aleutian Islands Are Possible
October 01, 2024 — A centuries-old issue has seen some hopeful momentum with recent and near-future rat eradication efforts in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
AK Important Bird Areas