Expertos en aves marinas buscan soluciones en Malta para revertir las amenazas de las pardelas balear y mediterránea

St Paul's Islands (Selmunett) and the stretch of cliffs from iċ-Ċumnija to ix-Xaqqa have officially been declared Special Protection Areas (SPA), strengthening their existing status as

Building long-term partnerships with small-scale fishers is key to reducing seabird bycatch. Through LIFE PanPuffinus and LIFE Marine Mammal Species, LPO France is co-developing mitigation measures that fishers adopt, promote, and sustain - turning collaboration into lasting conservation impact. Footage: LIFEPanPuffinus! Editing: Simone Davide Brunori #BycatchReduction #SeabirdFridays #BirdLifeMalta

The LIFE PanPuffinus! project is bringing scientists and fishers from different countries together to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and develop solutions that work for everyone at sea. A powerful reminder that conservation succeeds when we join forces. Edited by Simone Davide Brunori #LIFEPanPuffinus #SeabirdConservation #SeabirdFridays #BirdLifeMalta

Through the LIFEPanPuffinus! project, our team has been working with partners across Europe to tackle two major threats to Yelkouan and Balearic shearwaters: accidental bycatch and the impact of invasive species. As the project concludes, BirdLife Malta remains committed to safeguarding these vulnerable seabirds and strengthening cross-border collaboration to ensure their long-term protection. Edited by Simone Davide Brunori #SeabirdConservation #LIFEPanPuffinus #SeabirdFridays #BirdLifeMalta

Meet Maltese fisherman William Bugeja, one of the many fishers who collaborated in the LIFE PanPuffinus! project to help protect seabirds such as the Yelkouan Shearwater. By sharing his experience and adopting seabird-safe fishing practices, William shows how conservation and traditional fishing can work hand in hand to protect our Mediterranean seabirds. 🌊🐦 Edited by Simone Davide Brunori #SeabirdConservation #LIFEPanPuffinus! #SeabirdFridays #BirdLifeMalta

Footage and photography credits: Luis Fereira Flávia Carvalho Elisabete Silva Benjamin Metzger G. Papadas Pep Arcos Ana Alemeida Danae Portolou Marc Schruoffenger Inês Cândido Silva Jody Fiteni Jorge Meneses Justine Borg Francesca Visalli Dimitra Christidi Vero Cortes Martin Austad Julie Schubas Simone Davide Brunori Editing: Simone Davide Brunori

National Bycatch Action Plans are being developed across several EU countries to allocate appropriate resources and establish a long-term roadmap to address threats faced by vulnerable marine species. Cristina Rosa, Director of Natural Resources Services at DGRM, explains the key steps taken to implement the five main areas of action in these plans in Portugal.  Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/kf8-cWeu470 #SeabirdConservation #StopBycatch #LIFEPanPuffinus #SeabirdFridays #BirdLifeMalta

Seabirds are more than just beautiful creatures; they are indicator species, revealing the health of our oceans. For the past four years, BirdLife Malta and our partners have been working through the Life PanPuffinus! project to protect these birds and their fragile habitats. From reducing light & noise pollution to keeping our coasts clean, we all have a role to play in safeguarding their future. Editing by Antonia Micallef. 🎥💙 #SundaysWithTheFlock #LifePanPuffinus #ProtectSeabirds #BirdLifeMalta

Exciting news from today’s fieldwork! 🎉 The first egg of the 2025 season has been discovered at the Yelkouan Shearwater colonies! 🥚✨ A promising start for this year's breeding season. Stay tuned for more updates! #SeabirdConservation #YelkouanShearwater #LifePanPuffinus #BirdLifeMalta