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The sudden decline in population was caused by a mid-nineteenth century fashion craze in Europe and North America that involved wearing feathers in women’s hats. The Japanese knew about islands off of their coast where millions of seabirds came to nest each year. It was easy to capture and kill the birds because they had no natural fear of humans. Thousands were slaughtered for their feathers.

The sudden decline in population was caused by a mid-nineteenth century fashion craze in Europe and North America that involved wearing feathers in women’s hats. The Japanese knew about islands off of their coast where millions of seabirds came to nest each year. It was easy to capture and kill the birds because they had no natural fear of humans. Thousands were slaughtered for their feathers.

The Short-tailed Albatross remains an endangered species today. Long-line fishing in the North Pacific kills many albatross each year. Mostly the more plentiful [[Laysan Albatross]]. Occasionally short-tailed’s are caught accidentally. With an adult population of just a few hundred birds, every bird is precious. Biologists have been working with long-line fisherman to develop ways to reduce the risk of catching albatross.<ref>USGS</ref>

The Short-tailed Albatross remains an endangered species today. Long-line fishing in the North Pacific kills many albatross each year. Mostly the more plentiful [[Laysan Albatross]]. Occasionally short-tailed’s are caught accidentally. With an adult population of just a few hundred birds, every bird is precious. Biologists have been working with long-line fisherman to develop ways to reduce the risk of catching albatross.<ref>http://www.absc.usgs.gov/research/seabird_foragefish/seabirds/flash_cards/short_tailed_albatross.html</ref>

 

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