Conservation of marine birds of northern North America: papers from the international symposium held at the Seattle Hyatt House

The volume brings together the papers presented at a 1975 symposium devoted to the birds that make the northern Pacific and Arctic seas their home. Scientists discuss how long‑term climate and ocean cycles shape seabird populations, the role of sea‑ice in the Beaufort, Chukchi and Bering regions, and the current status of breeding colonies from the Aleutians to the Gulf of Alaska. Included are studies of trophic links, life‑history strategies, and the biogeography that ties together these diverse species.

Beyond the science, the collection examines the real‑world pressures facing marine birds—commercial fishing, offshore development, oil spills, and introduced species—and how agencies and NGOs are working to balance those challenges with conservation goals. The papers also highlight social and economic values that seabirds provide to coastal communities. For anyone studying wildlife management, ecology, or environmental policy, the book offers a thorough snapshot of the issues and ideas that still shape seabird protection today.