Eastern Island
/ Laysan Albatross
Source Population:  |
Wild
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Capture Site Name: |
Sand Island
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Capture Location: |
Hawaii,
USA
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Capture Site Latitude: |
Not Located
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Capture Site Longitude: |
Not Located
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Capture Site Population: |
Not Located
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Capture Site Population Year: |
Not Located
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Capture Method: |
Not Located
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Number Captured: |
991
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Percentage Captured: |
Not Located
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Transport Method: |
Boat
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Transport Timespan (in hours): |
5.00
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Number Dead in Transport: |
9
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Percentage Dead in Transport: |
1.00%
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Notes: |
REASON FOR DECLINE: Indirect human persecution - Longline fisheries and illegal driftnet operations.
PROBLEM ADDRESSED: Educational programs for longline fishers ongoing.
REASON FOR TRANS: To determine if colony establishment was possible.
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Data submitted by: |
Amanda Spratt
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