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It's time for a turn on tuna 28 June 2010 Fishing for tuna is creating a needless conservation crisis, as many species of seabird facing extinction are dying at the hands of the longline fishing fleet targeting the highly-prized fish. That's the message that was recently delivered by BirdLife, including the RSPB, to a meeting of organisations responsible for managing tuna fishing on the high seas.

BBC Fund keeps albatrosses off the hook 17 June 2010 Brazilian seabird conservationists have made a breakthrough with the protection of several species of imperiled albatross.

Wales’ school children cast a vote for nature 6 May 2010 As adults around the UK and Wales decide whether to vote for the man with the blue, red or yellow tie, young people are being asked to choose between candidates in fur and feathers.

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A global partnership

All of these organisations are working together to help albatrosses across the world. They are all represented on the BirdLife Global Seabird Programme committee which meets regularly, to share expertise and plan work together.

Saving seabirds globally

Seabirds spend much of their lives travelling vast distances across the oceans, crossing many international boundaries. Their protection cannot therefore be tackled effectively by single nations alone - global solutions are needed.

How you can help

There are lots of simple things you can do to help save the albatross, from making a donation to help the Albatross Task Force to sending us your stamps.

Task Force Blog

Read the latest from the official Task Force blog, written by our team members on board ships in the southern seas.

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