The 7th International Sea Duck Virtual Conference (ISDC) will draw together sea duck enthusiasts from academia, government agencies, conservation organizations, industry, and communities to discuss our shared interests in sea duck research, conservation, management, and community connections.
Since the inaugural Sea Duck Conference in 2002 in Victoria, British Columbia, the tri-annual ISDC had been held in Annapolis, Maryland (2005), Quebec City, Quebec (2008), Seward, Alaska (2011), Reykjavik, Iceland (2014), and San Francisco, California (2017). Please visit ‘Previous Sea Duck Conferences’ for past conference abstracts and proceedings.
After missing the anticipated 2020 conference due to the COVID pandemic, the organizing committee hopes the virtual format will both reengage with the researchers and wildlife managers who typically attend the conference, while broadening our reach to include the wider sea duck community. This “climate friendly” format is low cost for attendees and sea ducks alike!
We are planning a rich and engaging program with lots of opportunities for interaction and networking with real people.
| 30 September 2023 | Abstract Submission Deadline (Oral, Lightning, or Poster). |
| 31 October 2023 | Notification of Abstract – Oral & Poster Acceptance |
| 15 November 2023 | Early Registration rates end. Register before fees go up! |
| 8 – 11 January 2024 | 7th International Sea Duck Conference |
| 10 April 2024 | 90 day access to on-demand content ends. |
Watch live discussions, plenaries, talks, and virtual field trips.
Connect through the interactive lounge with audio and video chat.
Explore the Poster Hall and Art Show with multi-media, interactive booths.
Support the Sea Duck Conference by becoming a Sponsor.
The conference brings together experts and enthusiasts to discuss the latest research, initiatives and conservation efforts aimed at enhancing the relationship between sea ducks and humans. Through this gathering, attendees can gain new insights, share their knowledge, and work towards building a better future for sea ducks.
Each day of the conference will hold a combination of plenary speakers, oral presentations, lightning talks, panel discussions, posters, and an art exhibit. The daily foci are:
Day 1: Collaboration & Knowledge: Exploring integrative learning and science
Day 2: Cultural Connections to Sea Ducks: Linking communities that value sea ducks
Day 3: Humans in Sea Duck Habitats: Understanding and mitigating unintended impacts
Day 4: Coexistence & Conservation: Acting for climate change adaption and resilience
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US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Geological Survey
US Geological Survey
Sea Duck Joint Venture
US Geological Survey
Environment and Climate Change Canada
retired US Fish and Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada
University of Iceland
Student Representative, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Student Representative, University of Rhode Island
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Student Representative, Carleton University & Environment and Climate Change Canada
Ornitela
Kirsty lives in the United Kingdom and has a special talent for creating illustrations of bird behaviors in their natural habitats. She has a unique ability to breathe life into birds to bring out their hidden personalities with a passion to cross realism with caricature.
Please visit Kirsty’s website Crow Artist and Etsy Shop to view her other work.
We invite you to submit an abstract for consideration for our program. There are a variety of ways to present your work:
We especially encourage submissions by Student presenters (undergraduate and graduate) and will offer four (4) student registration awards to the highest-ranking abstracts by the Science Committee.
The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2023!
