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Grenadines Seabird Conservation

Flagship Program Overview

Made up of nearly 100 islands, the transboundary Grenadines are part of the nations of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The area has a rare concentration of seabird nesting areas, that meet criteria for Important Bird Areas (IBAs), including three globally and 18 regionally important sites. The unique concentration of IBAs makes it a vital seabird conservation zone, crucial to rebuilding declining Caribbean populations. Furthermore, the Grenadines support the most extensive coral reef complex in the southeastern Caribbean and seabirds play an essential role in their health; the nutrients from seabird guano, concentrated during nesting and roosting, speeds up coral growth, and supports reef-dependent fish. In addition, fisherfolk rely on seabirds to find fish, navigate, and understand weather, making them an essential part of maritime livelihoods.

Seabirds, however, have declined by approximately 70% worldwide in the past seventy years, with declines believed to be much higher in tropical areas. Seabirds are amongst the most threatened types of birds worldwide. Since 2009, EPIC has developed and implemented the Grenadines Seabird Program using a multi-disciplinary approach to address seabird conservation issues like poaching, invasive predators, and pollution. Through education, we build pride in seabirds and concern for their long-term survival. Through research, we understand how seabird populations are changing and the threats they face. Finally, we mobilize conservation actions through community-based initiatives and partnerships.

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Building capacity for Grenadines Seabird Conservation
Grenadines Seabird Conservation Management Plan

Projects in this Flagship Program

Coastal Cleanups of Offshore Islands in the Grenadines

Volunteers, organized by EPIC, have removed hundreds of pounds of garbage from offshore islands in the Grenadines.
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Community Outreach about Grenadines Seabird Conservation

Nearly 2,500 community members increased their environmental awareness through activities aimed at supporting seabird conservation in the transboundary Grenadines.
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Community-Based Conservation Management Plan for the Seabirds of the Transboundary Grenadines Archipelago

Seabirds are the only type of animal to rely on water, land, and sea for survival, meaning they are impacted by a broad array of human activities.
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Detecting Invasive Mammals on Grenadines Offshore Islands

Invasive species are purposefully or accidentally introduced to areas beyond their native ranges, where they establish and become harmful to the local environment.
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Environmental Education for Youth in the Grenadines

EPIC is committed to teaching younger generations about biodiversity issues in the Grenadines archipelago, especially seabirds and their role in the marine ecosystem.
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Grenadines Seabird Guardians Citizen-Science Program

Since 2016, EPIC has trained members of the Grenadines Seabird Guardians to monitor and protect remote islands where globally important populations of seabirds nest.
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Stunning image of Frigate John James Island in the Grenadines

Grenadines Transboundary Seabird Working Group

EPIC formed the Transboundary Seabird Working Group during 2020 with the goal of implementing activities in the seabird conservation plan.
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Waste-to-Art Contest in the Grenadines

A great way to fight litter is to create something beautiful out of it! Artists did just that during our Waste to Art competition held under the theme “Amazing Seabirds.”
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