The Laysan Albatross is an incredible creature, from being able to stay with one mate their entire life to having a ten-foot wingspan. People need to become aware that this unique bird is now endangered. This is the result of large amounts of plastics on our beaches and oceans, along with overfishing and natural and introduced predators. (SOMEONE ELABORATE) nah
Plastics are a big problem to the Albatross population. According to the National Geographic, “Albatross are more prone to eating plastic because they fish by skimming their beaks across the top of the water, and inadvertently take in plastics floating on the surface.” The Albatross are killing themselves by just trying to eat and feed their chicks, they are unaware that they are also
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According to KHON2 News “State investigation albatross deaths in Kaena point reserve” it says “The deaths of the three Albatross and numerous destroyed nest in Kaena point.” Albatross are being killed by many human beings, and by destroying the albatross including their nest, the population would become extinct. Albatross live lives like many other human beings do, you can do your part by treating their nest with respect and stop harming the Albatross. On the other hand not only the albatross is going extinct there are other birds that are also endangered. In the article “ Nearly Every SeaBird On Earth Is Eating Plastic” Wilcox says, “Essentially seabirds are going extinct.” Albatross are not the only birds being endangered other seabirds are going down rapidly. The beautiful creature named the Albatross is not only a sight to see, but is endangered and people need to become mindful of this. The facts about the Albatross consumption of plastic, commercial fishing and predators were talked about along with (INSERT OVERVIEW OF COUNTERCLAIM) People need to latch-on to the fact that because of these reasons, this bird will become extinct if no actions are taken. So as a final thought, would you do nothing if you had the capabilities to save an entire