Plastic bags and flexible packaging are the deadliest plastic items in the ocean, killing wildlife including whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds around the globe, according to a review of hundreds of scientific articles...The review, by the Australian government’s science agency, CSIRO, found
A new Department of Conservation study shows there are 35,000 unexplained deaths, in the past eleven years, of the already critical antipodean albatross.
Seabirds are skilled opportunists, commonly flocking to fishing boats to scavenge on scraps thrown overboard.
Plastic gathered from remote corners of the South Pacific Ocean, including nesting areas of New Zealand albatrosses, has confirmed the global threat of plastic pollution to seabirds.
The slashing and poisoning is part of an unprecedented endeavor to rid this remote atoll of all but a few coconut palms (Cocos nucifera). The gangly tree is an icon of idyllic tropical islands, but also an aggressive invasive species that crowds out native plants and animals.
Seabird species such as gulls and pelicans are often overlooked when it comes to conservation and can struggle to capture the public eye.
To celebrate World Albatross Day, we collaborated with Science Alive Mātauranga, Taylormade Media and a host of others to connect New Zealanders to the story of the incredible Antipodean albatross and the dangers it faces at sea...These birds are New Zealanders. They breed on our Antipodes Island
At last month’s Advisory Committee meeting in Brazil the ACAP Secretariat tabled an Information Paper with the proposal to initiate a World Albatross Day. The committee expressed considerable support for this initiative, as it aligned well with its desire of giving the Agreement greater visibili
From our hotly contested Bird of the Year competition, to the constant updates from backyard bird watchers during lockdown, it’s safe to say New Zealand is a nation of avian obsessives. It’s hardly surprising given our history.
For me, one of the most interesting things about birds has always been how they can serve as a vehicle for human stories. Birds are biological marvels, with beauty and abilities that are fascinating in their own right.