seabirds

Embarking on the Shearwater Search off the coast of Long Island, researchers are driven by a singular purpose: to track seabirds and contribute valuable data for conservation efforts. This endeavor, however, begins with the formidable task of capturing these elusive birds. As our vessel emerges from a dense fog, we’re greeted by a mesmerizing scene—a symphony of marine life. Dolphins playfully swim in our wake, while humpback whales exhale plumes of mist into the air. Wilson’s storm petrels, those tiny