The 4th World Seabird Conference is now open for registration and abstract submission

“The 4th World Seabird Conference (WSC4) will take place from 7 to 11 September 2026 in the vibrant coastal city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.  This hybrid event will offer both in-person and virtual participation, ensuring global accessibility and broad engagement across time zones and disciplines.

The conference, with the overall theme is “Wings of Adaptation: Seabirds in a Changing Climate”, is now open for early bird registration (until 01 January 2026) and the submission of abstracts.

“Researchers, students, and conservation professionals are encouraged to submit their latest work on seabird science and climate change.”  The deadline for submission of abstracts is 16 January 2026.

John Cooper, Emeritus Information Officer, Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, 01 October 2025