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
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.
How Hurricane Michael Affected the Florida Panhandle's Coastal Landscape
October 19, 2018 — The devastation to human communities is overwhelming, but the story for birds is more complex.
How to Become a Bird-friendly Beachgoer
May 22, 2018 — Going to the beach is great, but people aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. Here’s how you can protect shorebirds while soaking up the sun.