Pacific Seabird Group

It was founded in 1972, by William R.P. Bourne, Ph.D., James G. King, James C. Bartonek, as an association of professional seabird researchers and managers. It aims to increase the quality and quantity of seabird research by facilitating information exchange, to assess threats to seabird populations, and to provide government agencies and others with expert advice on managing them.

The Pacific Seabird Group is governed by an Executive Council, which includes a student representative, and representatives from Alaska/Russia, Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Southern California/Latin America/Hawaii, non-Pacific U.S. states, Canada, Asia/Oceania, and Europe/Africa. Membership on the Executive Council is decided by an annual election by the membership. Membership is open to "all persons interested in Pacific seabirds and/or their environment." There are Individual Members, Life Members, Honorary Members, Student Members, Corresponding Members, and Sponsored Members. Dues are paid annually.{{cite web|title=Pacific Seabird Group Bylaws|url=http://pacificseabirdgroup.org/downloads/bylaws.pdf|format=PDF|website=Pacificseabirdgroup.org |accessdate=2017-05-02}}>

The PSG is a member of the Ornithological Council, the World Seabird Union, and the American Bird Conservancy.

Pacific Seabirds is a biannual (spring and fall) publication with news and events of interest to the membership. It continues the Pacific Seabird Group Bulletin.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificseabirdgroup.org/index.php?f=pub_pacificseabirds&t=Pacific%20Seabirds&s=1 |title=Pacific Seabird Group |website=Pacificseabirdgroup.org |accessdate=2017-05-02}}

Since 2000, the PSG has published the open-access, peer-reviewed journal Marine Ornithology on behalf of a consortium of seabird groups from across the world. Marine Ornithology is published 2–3 times a year, and is the continuation of the African Seabird Group's journal Cormorant.{{cite web|url=http://www.marineornithology.org/about.html |title=About Marine Ornithology |website=Marineornithology.org |date= |accessdate=2017-05-02}}

Since its inception, the PSG has hosted an annual meeting of members. In 2008, the first annual meeting outside North America was held in Hakodate, Japan. The most recent meeting was held in La Jolla, California (USA) in February 2023. Dates, venues, and some abstracts of prior meetings can be found on the PSG website.{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificseabirdgroup.org/index.php?f=meeting&t=Annual%20Meeting&s=1 |title=Pacific Seabird Group |website=Pacificseabirdgroup.org |accessdate=2017-05-02}}

At each annual meeting, awards are presented for the best student oral and poster presentations. A Lifetime Achievement Award and Special Achievement Award may also be presented.

The PSG often comments on government proposals or legal actions concerning seabird conservation issues. In the past, it has written regarding Marine Protected Areas in the western United States, American white pelican management plans, the eradication of introduced mammals from islands, and decisions on the listing of species in endangered species legislation.

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