10-day-old northern royal albatross chick dies in NZ due to parent's ingested plastic, highlighting plastic pollution threat to seabirds.
A 10-day-old northern royal albatross chick died in New Zealand after swallowing plastic ingested by its parent, highlighting the threat plastic pollution poses to seabirds. This marks the first of its kind at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head, the only mainland colony of the northern royal albatross. The incident serves as a reminder to dispose of plastic waste carefully and pick up litter on beaches, near waterways, and at sea to help save seabirds' lives.
March 10, 2024
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