Avian researcher Dan Robinette will deliver an illustrated lecture titled Observing and Conserving California Coastal Seabirds, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 in Fleischmann Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH).
The event is presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Robinette will introduce the many seabird species that are dependent on California’s coastal and nearshore habitats, discuss the threats they face, and highlight some of the conservation victories giving these birds hope.
He will address current scientific studies and conservation efforts, and talk about participatory science opportunities for coastal communities.
Robinette is the Coastal Program leader for Point Blue Conservation Science. He currently leads research and monitoring programs along the California coast with much of his work focused on developing marine birds as indicators of ecosystem condition.
Robinette’s research projects include investigating the impacts of human disturbance, climate change, and habitat restoration on coastal breeding birds.
He currently serves on the California Least Tern Management Science Advisory Group, the Elegant Tern Task Force, the Montezuma Wetland Restoration Project Technical Review Team, and the Sanctuary Advisory Council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
General admission tickets to Robinette’s talk are $5 and are available in advance on the SBMNH website, and will be available for purchase at the door the night of, if still available.
Get tickets here. For more, call the Santa Barbara Audubon Society, 805-964-1468.