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Albatross Extinction
Estimated extinction time: near future.

In 1996, just three albatross species were threatened, but today all 21 species are at risk of extinction. A number of albatross species are at risk as a result of longline fishing.

Inchausti, P. and H. Weimerskirch. 2001. Risks of decline and extinction of the endangered Amsterdam albatross and the projected impact of long-line fisheries. Biological Conservation 100(3): 377-386.









                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

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