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

"Conservation of Marine Birds of Northern North America" by James C. Bartonek and David N. Nettleship is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The book includes proceedings from an international symposium focused on the ecological status and conservation efforts related to marine birds along the northern coasts of North America. The text addresses a variety of critical issues affecting marine birds, including their populations, habitats, and the impact of resource development and climate change. The opening of the work provides context for the symposium, highlighting the urgent need for awareness about the declining status of marine birds in northern North America. It outlines the symposium's purpose to identify the problems affecting marine birds, detailing the diverse range of topics that were discussed, such as the biology and ecology of these species, their distributions, and the socioeconomic conflicts arising from conservation efforts. The introduction emphasizes the importance of collaboration between scientists, conservationists, and policymakers to effectively address marine bird conservation.