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
Atlantic Fishery Commission Misses the Mark on Menhaden
December 16, 2020 — A new decision by an Atlantic Coast fishing regulator may put coastal birds like Ospreys at risk of not having enough to eat.
Creating Safe Havens for Seabirds
December 14, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will help seabirds and coastal communities persevere in the face of climate change.
New Study Finds Humboldt Bay is Among the Most Important Places in the Entire Hemisphere for Migratory Shorebirds
December 07, 2020 — Its intertidal mudflats crowded with migratory shorebirds each year, this California bay is threatened by the aquaculture industry.
Modernizing the Ocean Energy Economy
December 04, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will address the climate crisis by reducing our carbon footprint in the ocean.
A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
We’re Just Now Figuring Out the Toll of Hurricane Laura
September 04, 2020 — As Audubon Louisiana assesses damage to its coastal sites, including Rainey Sanctuary, people in Louisiana need help to recover from the storm.
Black Skimmers Show That Protecting One Beach Is Not Enough
September 04, 2020 — In its first five years, Audubon’s coastal banding programs reveal the importance of conservation across the bird’s range.
New Senate Report Highlights the Roles Nature Can Play in Addressing the Climate Crisis
August 27, 2020 — The Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for natural infrastructure solutions to buffer our coasts.
A Blueprint for a Healthier Coast in New York and Connecticut
August 13, 2020 — Audubon’s new conservation strategy will create a resilient future for the Long Island Sound area.
A Big Day for the Little Fish that Seabirds Rely On
August 05, 2020 — A unanimous vote today recognizes the important role menhaden play for birds, fish, and other wildlife on the Atlantic Coast.