Working for the future of maine’s seabirds
Friends of Maine Coastal Islands is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to supporting the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge in its efforts to conserve, protect and enhance the rich diversity of coastal habitats, seabirds, and other wildlife.
interns on the islands
FOMCI supports the Refuge by contributing funds for seabird research and supporting student interns working on the seabird nesting islands during the summer.
Seabird Nesting Sites
Of the 4,617 coastal islands in Maine, 377 have been designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as nationally significant seabird nesting islands. These islands are under increasing pressure from coastal development and recreational uses.
