A full-on week enjoying the Oceania Seabird Conference at Auckland University which was hosted by SPREP (Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme).
The vision of SPREP - 'A resilient Pacific Environment sustaining our livelihoods and natural heritage in harmony with our cultures'.
Three days of excellent lectures from researchers active throughout the Pacific region working on the collection of data and protection of some very challenging Island environments crucial to seabird ecology.
It was excellent to meetup with New Zealand friends and engage with many Pacific Island visitors too.
Due to the extreme weather front arriving today the field trips including a pelagic from Tutukaka marina and visits to Tawharanui sanctuary and Motuora Island had to be cancelled.