The latest to join save Alabtross campaign is Sir David Attenborough
Albatross is facing a grim situation. An estimated 100,000 albatrosses die each year on hooks of longline fishing boats. 19 of the 21 albatross species are facing extinction.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and BirdLife International has an ongoing project for training fishermen in albatross- friendly fishing techniques.Sir David has given his backing tothis project. Supporters of the project include Prince Charles and trailblazing yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur
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