The Smart Seabirds project is using cutting-edge technology to help us understand how species such as Kittiwakes, Guillemots, and Herring Gulls are faring along the Yorkshire coast — and what their changing numbers reveal about the health of our marine ecosystems.
By deploying remote cameras, sound recorders, and AI-assisted monitoring, this project is building a long-term evidence base for seabird conservation and the wider restoration of coastal habitats.
Seabirds are powerful indicators of ocean health. Yet their populations are under increasing pressure from climate change, shifting food supplies, and coastal development. Smart Seabirds will strengthen monitoring efforts, connect community scientists with conservation experts, and create a shared digital network for tracking seabird populations in real time.
By investing in this initiative, partners will help to:
- Develop and refine new monitoring tools to support long-term seabird conservation.
- Build a stronger national seabird monitoring network through collaboration and shared data.
- Empower local communities through training, volunteering, and hands-on participation.
- Advance marine conservation science using accessible digital tools and citizen engagement.
This project offers your business a chance to support innovation at sea — combining technology, science, and community action to protect the UK’s coastal wildlife and strengthen resilience in our marine ecosystems.