Anna Weinstein

Articles by Anna Weinstein

 New Study Shows Seagrasses Buffer Ocean Acidification
Coastal Resiliency

New Study Shows Seagrasses Buffer Ocean Acidification

— Eelgrass provides dozens of benefits to our coast and ocean. A groundbreaking new study further underlines its importance to marine birds and wildlife in a time of climate change.
Thriving Seabird Colony on Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay

The Thriving Seabird Colony on Alcatraz Island

— Take a glimpse into this wildlife-viewing gem.
Congress Responds to Climate Change Impact on Seabirds and Fisheries
Audublog

Congress Responds to Climate Change Impact on Seabirds and Fisheries

— Studies show dramatic impacts from climate change on birds and fisheries on our California coast while Congress prepares to take action.
Albatrosses Killed by Longline Fishing Gear
San Francisco Bay

Albatrosses Killed by Longline Fishing Gear

— Federal fisheries managers threaten albatrosses with another push for new pelagic longline fisheries off the west coast.
Seabird “Preyscapes” in the Age of Climate Change
Seas & Shores

Seabird “Preyscapes” in the Age of Climate Change

— How breeding seabirds respond to climate-driven changes in their food sources
Millions of Seabirds Need Forage Fish to Survive
Seas & Shores

Millions of Seabirds Need Forage Fish to Survive

— New Fishery Management Plan is the blueprint for conserving this vital forage fish species for millions of seabirds. In sum, herring are small fish with a big impact.
Wisdom the Laysan Albatross still smashing age and breeding records for wild birds
Audublog

Wisdom the Laysan Albatross still smashing age and breeding records for wild birds

— Wisdom, the oldest known wild bird, is at least 68 years old and has raised upwards of 35 chicks in her lifetime. Conservation actions have helped her thrive.
Scenes from the Brown Pelican survey
Seas & Shores

Scenes from the Brown Pelican survey

— Last weekend over 120 agency biologists and trained amateurs completed the third year of the West Coast Brown Pelican Survey. Participants have shared their experience and photos from the surveys, revealing a deep affection and concern for this iconic coastal species.
Forage fish bill stands to make a huge difference for marine birds
Audublog

Forage fish bill stands to make a huge difference for marine birds

— Bipartisan Forage Fish Conservation Act is the next step toward safeguarding food for struggling seabirds.