The World Seabird Union's mission is to place seabird research, management, and conservation into a worldwide perspective. Our vision is to aid in creating global partnerships that will continue into the future by sharing research, knowledge, and ideas on a global level.

The World Seabird Union was founded during the 1st World Seabird Conference, and has continued to operate by way of volunteers who have dedicated their lives to the study and protection of seabirds.