Past World Seabird Conferences
World Seabird Conference (WSC) is one of the largest gatherings of seabird conservationists, researchers, professionals, students, and supporters.
View a message from His Royal Highness on the occasion of the 1st WSC
1st WSC: 2010 Victoria, BC, Canada
The 1st WSC was held in Victoria, BC, Canada. Over 800 participants from more than 50 countries were in attendance. The program featured over 700 presentations and provided an excellent framework and blueprint for seabird science, information management and exchange, and management/conservation activities for the next decade.
The 1st WSC Program included:
- Over 120 contributed papers comprising four Primary Symposia and nine Special Paper Sessions.
- Over 360 Posters divided into two Poster Sessions with each Poster session featuring topic areas generally reflecting the oral presentations.
- WSC Legacy Workshops to generate input and discussion on improving access to and use of information and data on seabirds that would benefit from interaction and integration at regional and/or global scales.
2nd WSC: 2015 Cape Town, South Africa
The 2nd WSC was held from October 26 to 30, 2015, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. Just under 600 delegates from 52 countries attended the conference to participate in discussions, collaborations, and networking over the general sessions, symposia sessions, workshops, and poster presentations.
The 2nd WSC Program included:
- Over 400 presentations reflect the work and research of over 1700 authors and presenters.
- Poster Presentations divided into two Poster Sessions lasting two days each, with each Poster session featuring topic areas generally reflecting the oral presentations during the two days.
- WSC Legacy Workshops to generate input and discussion on improving access to and use of information and data on seabirds, which would benefit from interaction and integration at regional and/or global scales.