Save the Albatross - Petition 2003-2004

Thank you to everyone who signed the petition to stop pirate fishing to help save the albatross.

The petition was presented to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome, by John Ridgway and representatives from BirdLife International, on 25 June 2004.

From June 2003 to June 2004 John Ridgway sailed around the world with a volunteer crew to raise awareness about the needless slaughter of the albatross.

During this time over 100,000 people, from 131 countries signed a petition asking the United Nations to stop pirate fishing to save the albatross. Reaching this figure is significant, as approximately 100,000 albatross are killed by longlining each year.

The petition is now closed but you can still help save the albatross by using the Best Fish Guide

The Best Fish Guide ranks New Zealand's commercial fisheries from best choice to worst choice. The rankings are based on criteria, including impacts on albatrosses and marine habitats.

>> Get your Best Fish Guide here

>> Make a donation to help Save the Albatross

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This page was updated on 4 May, 2005