It breeds in burrows on islands in the North Atlantic, and winters at sea. In flight, puffins flap their small wings frantically to stay aloft—but underwater those wings become powerful flippers that allow the …

In a long-living bird with a small clutch size, such as the Atlantic puffin, the survival rate of adults is an important factor influencing the success of the species.

Aug 16, 2016 · It’s not only the winter home to the threatened Atlantic Puffins, but hosts whales, porpoises, tuna, sailfish and countless other sea creatures and ocean fauna. And those are just the …

Jun 24, 2025 · The Atlantic Puffin’s colorful beak and cartoonish appearance hide a story of remarkable biological engineering and environmental sensitivity. It is a species shaped by evolutionary pressures …

Atlantic puffins can be seen foraging off the Massachusetts coast between May and October. Healthy habitats are vital for supporting native wildlife and plants. Explore habitats and learn about …

During the breeding season, thousands of puffins gather in colonies along the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic. These colonies provide safety in numbers, shielding the birds from larger predators …

From the rocky cliffs of Iceland to the windswept coasts of Newfoundland, this seabird plays an important role in marine ecosystems and in the cultural identity of many northern communities. …

Learn about the Atlantic Puffin, recent conservation efforts, and how you can help revive this iconic species. Join us in bird preservation.

Atlantic Puffin winters on the open ocean, where it is vulnerable to human-caused dangers such as oil spills. Changes in sea currents and temperatures attributed to climate change have impacted fish …

Nov 3, 2025 · The Atlantic puffin is the only puffin species in the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find them across North Atlantic coastal regions, from Iceland to Maine, thriving in marine ecosystems where ocean …