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Press Release: Six Main Threats Drive Global Seabird Decline

Global study reveals six main threats are driving the decline of a remarkable seabird family. For Release on March 18, 2019 10:00 am UTC Seabirds are top predators, making them crucial indicators of the health of a marine ecosystem. And, they are sending us an alarming message—seabird populations have declined faster than other bird taxa […]

Written by on March 18, 2019

The Clock is Ticking for Rare New Zealand Albatross

Extinction loomed for the Endangered Antipodes Island Wandering Albatross, but luckily conservationists have taken action. The Endangered Antipodes Island Wandering Albatross will be functionally extinct (meaning that mating pair numbers will be so low there is no chance of their species survival) in the next 20 years if the population continues to decline. This rare […]

Written by on April 12, 2018