Save the Albatross
Location: South Georgia, AntarcticaThe ‘Save the Albatross’ campaign was launched in response to the fact that many Albatross species are headed towards extinction. The Campaign is aimed at preventing the slaughter of these magnificent birds, by ensuring the implementation of relevant international agreements that will benefit both the birds and the legal fishing industry. This program also works towards the conservation of albatross species through research on trends in threatened populations, interaction between albatross and fisheries, and the development and use of seabird-safe fishing practices in the Southern Ocean.
Why is this project needed?
The number of albatross at South Georgia has decreased at an alarming rate of 30% in the last 20 years. The population at Bird Island, which holds the largest number of this species at South Georgia, has decreased from 1,500 pairs 20 yrs ago to 800 pairs today. Albatross live to an average of 60 years, they mate for life, and lay only one egg every breeding season. Due to unsustainable fishing practices, thousands of these magnificent birds die each year. The future for South Georgia albatross is grim and actions must be taken to reduce mortality in order to ensure the survival of these spectacular sea birds.
If you would like a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view these magnificent birds in the wild, you can take the Gap Adventures Spirit of Shackleton - M/S Expedition trip, which visits South Georgia Island.
DONATE to the Save the Albatross Campaign
With your support we can work together to help save the albatross species from extinction.
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