Oystercatchers: A Cautionary Tale of Conservation Success and Climate Change The American oystercatcher population in North America has made a remarkable comeback, with a 45% increase in numbers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2008.
This conservation success story is attributed to over $10 million raised by 35 coastal organizations in 16 states over a decade. Biologists have been working tirelessly to protect oystercatchers and their habitats.
They have educated beachgoers about the presence of these birds, protected their ground nesting sites from predators and pets, and implemented targeted conservation plans.