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Close up of a shy albatross (Thalassarche cauta) chick on artificial nest= Albatross Island= Tasmania= December 2017

Shy albatross chicks a promising sign for an innovative conservation trial

Dozens of fluffy Shy Albatross chicks sitting on artificial nests are a promising sign for scientists behind an innovative plan to help the vulnerable species.

8 February 2018

Pair of Shy Albatross with their new artificial nest= Albatross Island= June 2017.

Artificial nests aim to increase Shy Albatross breeding success

Specially built mudbrick and aerated concrete artificial nests have been airlifted on to Bass Strait’s Albatross Island in a trial program aimed at increasing...

9 October 2017

Shy albatross and chick on good nest, Bass Strait

Helping Tasmania's shy albatross combat climate change

Funding boost to ensure the survival of the Tasmanian shy albatross in the face of climate change.

30 June 2017