Wandering Albatross

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Hope for Globally Threatened Seabirds as BirdLife South Africa Joins Island-Ocean Connection Challenge with Marion Island

For Immediate Release Conservation powerhouse BirdLife South Africa has joined the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) – a global initiative aiming to restore, rewild and protect islands, oceans and communities – to support its work to save internationally significant albatross populations at risk from invasive house mice. Through BirdLife South Africa, Marion Island – a remote […]

Written by on October 24, 2023

Satellite Images Support Research on Albatross

Technology is constantly evolving and being re-purposed for different areas of study, and conservation is no exception. Researchers recently used existing satellite technology to study a population of Northern Royal Albatross. How do you estimate a bird population on a remote island? Normally, researchers conduct on-the-ground population surveys or use helicopter footage to estimate a […]

Written by on May 18, 2017