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You can help royal albatross/toroa

Southern royal albatross on a nest, Campbell Island.
Southern royal albatross on a nest,
Campbell Island

Certain fishing practices, such as longline fishing, trawling and drift netting, are a major threat to many seabird species. You can help by writing a letter to authorities around the world encouraging them to change unfriendly fishing practices in order to help these birds.

Learn more

Birds of the sea and shore - Te Ara Encyclopedia of NZ

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai