The Seabirds Foundation

The Seabirds Foundation The Seabirds are a dynamic team of female explorers passionate about ocean and climate science.

We bring citizen science labs to life, transforming oceanic exploration into scientific engagement.

Spawn dive in Tela! 🪸🌕We made our first attempt at catching the local D. Lab spawn! While we didn’t get to witness the b...
31/08/2026

Spawn dive in Tela! 🪸🌕

We made our first attempt at catching the local D. Lab spawn! While we didn’t get to witness the big moment this time, fieldwork is all about learning, adapting, and trying again. And we definitely learned a few things along the way 😂

Key takeaways:

1. Serenading coral with Marvin Gaye does not, in fact, encourage them to spawn. It does, however, make for an excellent surface interval.
2. UV light might just be the coolest way to experience a reef after dark.
3. Field tools/equipment will always, without fail, break or stop working at the least convenient times. 🙃
4. Extremely silty conditions makes searching for itty-bitty gametes about as easy as you’d imagine. 😂
5. Fieldwork is the best work. Even when the field doesn’t fully cooperate.

No spawn this time, but plenty learned for the next one. 💙🪸🌕

📸 Tiff Duong — Explorer & Storyteller

Who says you can’t be cozy on expeditions? Introducing Seabirds hoodies: over-the-head, ridiculously soft, and made for ...
24/08/2026

Who says you can’t be cozy on expeditions? Introducing Seabirds hoodies: over-the-head, ridiculously soft, and made for exploration, boat days, beach nights, and everything in between.

Fun fact: these are made by a small business run by a young future explorer (you could say we’re kind of obsessed) Hats by Hudson 🧢

Support small, stay cozy. Link in bio to shop.

Spirits were so high on our first dive at Playa De Cocalito 🌊.The Seabirds squad got the rare chance to jump in with the...
21/08/2026

Spirits were so high on our first dive at Playa De Cocalito 🌊.

The Seabirds squad got the rare chance to jump in with the Tela Coral crew on a coral mitigation project, right in a bay skirted by some of the healthiest elkhorn coral we’ve seen.

We came across major anchor damage in the middle of it all. Instead of just documenting the loss, the team got to work. We collected the coral fragments still alive on the seafloor and relocated them across the bay to an area that needed more coverage. A hard find turned into a hands-on save.

We also deployed the hydrophone on a thriving reef right before spawning, listening for whether the reef sounds different in the lead up. Science in real time, right alongside the restoration work.

Days like this reminds us why we all love field work!

📸: Vinh Pham

19/08/2026

On Wednesdays we wear seafoam 💅🥥

Hey Birdies, in case you haven’t heard, an exciting 21-year long study was just released on Type D killer whales, which ...
01/06/2026

Hey Birdies, in case you haven’t heard, an exciting 21-year long study was just released on Type D killer whales, which are among the most mysterious (and in**ed) cetaceans on Earth. Thanks to Whale Scientists for this amazing illustration highlighting some of the findings!

Officially described in 2011, these elusive orcas are rarely seen and remain one of the least-studied killer whale ecotypes. A newly released study has revealed that they are more numerous and far more wide-ranging than scientists once believed, with some individuals traveling over 4,400 km between the southern Indian and South Atlantic Ocean; the longest east-west movement ever documented in a killer whale.

The study also uncovered a fascinating cultural divide. About half of all known Type D orcas have learned to steal Patagonian toothfish from commercial longlines, a behavior passed down through generations within close-knit social groups. The other half have never been observed doing so, despite sharing the same waters and opportunities.

Slides 2-3 highlight an encounter our team had with Type D killer whales in Antarctica, a rare opportunity to observe one of the ocean’s most enigmatic apex predators. As researchers continue to uncover the secrets of these remarkable animals, every recorded observation helps expand our understanding of orca culture and life in the Southern Ocean.

Hey Birdies, June is Cetacean Awareness Month!! We’re kicking it off with one of the ocean’s most mysterious (and in**ed...
01/06/2026

Hey Birdies, June is Cetacean Awareness Month!! We’re kicking it off with one of the ocean’s most mysterious (and in**ed) whales: the Type D killer whale.

Officially described just 15 years ago, Type D orcas remain one of the least-understood cetaceans on Earth. A newly released 21-year study revealed that these elusive whales are more numerous and far more wide-ranging than scientists once believed, with some individuals traveling over 4,400 km between the southern Indian and South Atlantic Oceans—the longest east-west movement ever documented in a killer whale.

The study also uncovered a fascinating cultural divide: while more than half of Type D orcas have passed down the learned behavior of stealing Patagonian toothfish from commercial longlines across generations, others living in the same waters with the same opportunities have never adopted the practice.

As we celebrate Cetacean Awareness Month, we’re sharing a few of our team’s own encounters with these remarkable animals and highlighting the research helping us better understand life beneath the waves. Slides 2-3 are from a Seabirds trip to Antarctica where we encountered Type D orcas (sound on to hear our joy)!

For decades, David Attenborough’s voice and storytelling has brought the wonders of the natural world into our homes, ma...
08/05/2026

For decades, David Attenborough’s voice and storytelling has brought the wonders of the natural world into our homes, making conservation science accessible, emotional, and impossible to ignore. We are so grateful for his service to our oceans and our planet.

Happy 100th Birthday!

Sir David Attenborough’s lifetime of storytelling has brought the wonders of the natural world into our homes, making co...
08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough’s lifetime of storytelling has brought the wonders of the natural world into our homes, making conservation science accessible, emotional, and impossible to ignore, for generations. We are so grateful for his lifetime of service to our oceans and planet.

Happy 100th Birthday!

01/05/2026

Today we turn TWO ✌🏽Time flies when you’re having fun!

Two years ago, this started as an idea- a belief that even the most remote, hard-to-reach places deserve to be seen, studied, and protected.

Today, we’re celebrating 2 years of turning that belief into action. From connecting people to the wild in meaningful and joyful ways, to contributing to citizen science efforts where it’s needed most, every step has been powered by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep love for this planet.

To everyone who has supported, followed, participated, or believed in what we’re building: thank you for being part of this journey. We’re just getting started!

Here’s to year three, and beyond! ✨🫍🐋✨

BIG THINGS ARE COMING!

April 25 is World Penguin Day 🐧It marks the time when Adélie penguins, one of the species endemic to Antarctica, begin t...
25/04/2026

April 25 is World Penguin Day 🐧

It marks the time when AdĂŠlie penguins, one of the species endemic to Antarctica, begin their northward migration back to the sea for winter foraging.

Some of our favorite penguin facts:
• Adélies (and a few other species) gift rocks to potential mates during courtship to win them over… honestly, we love a good rock 🪨
• Penguins may be a little clumsy on land but in the water they’re majestic(us Seabird Squad can relate) , reaching speeds up to 15 mph
• A group of penguins in the water is called a “raft,” while on land they form a “waddle” (how cute is that?!)

Please enjoy some of our favorite penguin shots from our co-founders’ trips to Antarctica!

We’ll also be sharing ’ 2024 article in our stories with even more fun penguin facts.

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