Commercial fishing threatens survival of albatross, conservationists warn

Reported by guardian.co.uk on Monday, 9 November 2009 (on November 9, 2009)

Scientists call for new measures to protect the seabirds as experts warn one albatross drowns every five minutes after becoming entangled in fishing gearAlbatrosses and other birds are facing..

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