Banner photo of Tufted Puffin by Peter Hodum
Of Puffins and Petrels: Conserving Seabirds of the Salish Sea and Outer Coast of Washington
Presented by Peter Hodum
April 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Meeting held by Zoom. Register below to receive Zoom information
OPAS will address a few updates, with the presentation to follow.
Although Washington is blessed with a rich community of breeding and wintering seabirds, relatively little is known about the ecology and conservation status of many of the species, particularly the burrow-nesters. This relative lack of knowledge extends to iconic species such as the Tufted Puffin, a species recently listed as Endangered by Washington State. Moving between islands, seascapes, and species of the waters of Washington, Peter Hodum will share stories about a collaborative research program focused on improving our understanding of the ecology and conservation status of species such as the Tufted Puffin, Rhinoceros Auklet, Cassin’s Auklet and Leach’s and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels.
Dr. Peter Hodum is an associate professor in the Biology Department and the Environmental Policy and Decision Making Program at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and the Chile Program Director for Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge, a conservation non-profit organization. His research focuses primarily on the conservation and ecology of threatened seabirds and island ecosystems in Chile and Washington State. His work also has a strong focus on community-based conservation, including how communities can be more effectively and authentically involved in conservation.
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Tufted Puffin - Photo: Peter Hodum