Photo exhibition honours fishers and deepens cooperation within the LIFE PanPuffinus! project
Photo exhibition honours fishers and raises awareness on seabird bycatch, as part of the LIFE PanPuffinus! project in Portuguese fishing ports.
Protecting Malta’s seabirds: LIFE PanPuffinus! Project featured on NET TV
13 June, 2025 BirdLife Malta’s LIFE PanPuffinus! Project Manager, Manya Russo, recently appeared on NET TV’s Ġimgħa b’Ġimgħa to share updates from the project. The EU-funded LIFE PanPuffinus! project is now in its final year, with conservation milestones achieved for Malta’s vulnerable seabird species. During the interview, Manya highlighted the team’s latest work on protecting…
Study on Shearwater diets call for improved protection of Mediterranean food webs
6 June, 2025 A new scientific study sheds light on the feeding habits of two important seabird species found in Malta—Scopoli’s and Yelkouan Shearwaters. The study, recently published in the journal Marine Biology, was carried out in collaboration between several researchers including Martin Austad at BirdLife Malta, Lucie Michel, Juan F. Masello, Sven Griep and…
Tracking seabird migration: New study reveals secrets of Yelkouan Shearwaters
9 May, 2025 Scientists are shedding light on how birds like the Yelkouan Shearwater navigate thousands of kilometres at sea. Using lightweight tracking devices—such as satellite tags and geolocators—researchers now follow birds across oceans to learn about their routes and behaviours. These tools help identify important feeding areas, stopover sites, and threats, ultimately guiding stronger…
LIFE PanPuffinus! featured in EU Researcher magazine
18 March, 2025 BirdLife Malta’s LIFE PanPuffinus! project has been spotlighted in EU Researcher, a magazine reaching millions across Europe. The article, written by project manager Manya Russo, introduces the project’s goals and its impact on seabird conservation in Malta. It highlights the urgent need to address seabird bycatch—when seabirds are accidentally caught in fishing gear—and…
Young scientists take flight at bird migration forum
1 March, 2025 The LIFE PanPuffinus! team recently welcomed 6th form and university students to the Malta Science Students Forum at Salina Nature Reserve. This year’s theme focused on bird migration, with students presenting their research and showing strong interest in science and conservation. BirdLife Malta staff gave a keynote speech, highlighting efforts to track…
BirdLife Malta’s position paper on tackling seabird bycatch under new fisheries rules featured in Sunday Newspaper
3 January, 2025 A new position paper released by BirdLife Malta under the LIFE PanPuffinus! project is calling for smarter fisheries management to tackle the issue of seabird bycatch. The paper was featured in The Malta Independent on Sunday, bringing national attention to this growing environmental challenge. The paper responds to the EU’s updated Fisheries…
BirdLife Malta joins marine task force to protect seabirds
30 October, 2024 BirdLife Malta’s LIFE PanPuffinus! team joined members of the BirdLife network from Europe and Central Asia. The group gathered to discuss key marine issues, including sustainable fisheries, marine protected areas and invasive species threatening seabirds. Manya Russo and Justine Borg represented BirdLife Malta, sharing insights from the LIFE PanPuffinus! project’s work in…
Fishers from across Europe meet to tackle seabird bycatch
28 October, 2024 Fishers from Malta, Greece, Spain, Portugal and France met in France for a seabird conservation conference. The event, organised by LPO France as part of the LIFE PanPuffinus! project, focused on reducing seabird bycatch at sea. Malta was represented by local fishers and BirdLife Malta staff Manya Russo, Rita Matos and Justine…
New seabird conservation exhibition opens at Majjistral Park
30 September, 2024 BirdLife Malta has launched Malta’s first permanent seabird conservation exhibition in collaboration with Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park. The exhibition is part of the LIFE PanPuffinus! project, which works to protect seabirds and their habitats across the Mediterranean. During the launch, St. Paul’s Bay and Msida Scouts enjoyed an educational talk, seabird quiz,…