are albatross protected
Conservation efforts: The islands where the wandering albatross nests are thoroughly protected as nature reserves and in one case as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Improved long-line fishing regulations have dramatically reduced by-catch of these beautiful animals and more measures are being developed.tatus: Vulnerable. Known as: Wandering Albatross, White-winged albatross, snowy albatross. Estimated numbers left in the wild: 20,000 adults. Fun fact: Wandering albatrosses can eat to such excess at times that they are unable to fly and have to rest helplessly on the water.