Our Mission

The Center advances the understanding and conservation of species that are sentinels of their ecosystem by linking multi-disciplinary science to effective policy actions.

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Our biannual newsletter will keep you up-to-date on conservation efforts and current studies.

    What's New at the Center:

    • Caroline Capello and Dee put out a paper in Ecology about phenological shifts that have affected the Magellanic penguin colony at Punta Tombo, Argentina. These shifts have led to a compressed breeding period for the penguins. Read more about the shifts we’re seeing and their implications here

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      New Magellanic Penguin Phenology Paper
    • We want to share an exciting opportunity to join us for an extraordinary voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands this upcoming January. This trip will be led by 3 Center scientists; Dee Boersma, Sue Moore and Nigella Hillgarth. You can find out more about this trip and how to sign up here

      Take a Cruise with CES
    • The American Academy of Arts and Sciences “honors the excellence and leadership of exceptional people from all disciplines and practices.” Read about it on their website.

      Dr. Boersma has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    • Dr. Boersma was honored as a finalist at the 2018 Indianapolis Prize Gala in September. Visit the Indianapolis Prize page to learn more about the award and the other incredible conservation biologists honored along with 2018 Global Wildlife Ambassador honoree Harrison Ford.

      Dr. Dee Boersma

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