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This report reflects the key outcomes of the 25th PIRT Annual Meeting and is provided for the information of PIRT Members and Working groups, as well as other interested organisations, partners and stakeholders.

Seabird Action Plan presentation at the Launch of the Pacific Regional Marine Species Programme Action Plan 2022-2026 (RMSAP)

42 seabird species are known or suspected to breed in the Pacific 17 are endemic.

Seabirds of the Pacific Islands; 42 species of seabird known or suspected to breed throughout the tropical Pacific islands. 10 are considered endemic. 11 globally threatened (CR, EN, VU) and one near threatened species.

Distribution of recorded seabird colonies in the Pacific, Colonies from Helen reef, Palau in the west to Clipperton in the East and from Marotoro, French Polynesia in the south Uracus, N. Marianas in the north. Nearly 6,000 rows of data, each row represents a single survey of a single species at a single colony.

As conservationists we need no reminder that the world’s people are currently facing the largest challenge in human history: to safeguard the planet and its precious biodiversity for current and future generations. Difficult choices need to be made and will become increasingly tougher during this century. Securing larger amounts of funds to protect species, sites, habitats and larger ecosystems is critical. Funding for public education and awareness-raising about environmental issues and for improving policy frameworks is equally necessary.