Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The waved albatross faces significant threats from overfishing, particularly bycatch in fisheries, and the impacts of introduced predators on its breeding islands. While conservation efforts are underway to mitigate these threats, including fishing gear modifications and predator control, the population remains critically endangered. Responsible tourism plays a vital role by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness, while minimizing disturbance to nesting sites.
The waved albatross, also known as Galapagos albatross, is one of three species of the family Diomedeidae that occur in the tropics. When they forage, they follow a straight path to a single site off the coast of Peru, about 1,000 km (620 mi) to the east. During the non-breeding season, these birds reside primarily on the Ecuadorian and Peruvian coasts.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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