Two plovers sit in the sand on a beach next to washed up seaweed.

Coasts and Oceans

Latest news about ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s work on coasts and oceans.
Snowy Plovers. Photo: Katherine Pirozzi/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards

Coastal birds are in crisis.

Threatened by climate change, development, overfishing, and pollution, seabird populations around the world have decreased by 70 percent since 1950. In North America alone, shorebird populations have decreased by 70 percent since 1973. Through our Coasts strategy, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is working to reverse this crisis in multiple ways.

Areas of Focus

Coastal Resilience Coastal Stewardship Gulf Restoration Marine Conservation
How to Become a Bird-friendly Beachgoer
May 22, 2018 — Going to the beach is great, but people aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. Here’s how you can protect shorebirds while soaking up the sun.