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Appendix A: Evaluation of recovery actions in the previous (2001) Recovery Plan

0 No progress / cannot be assessed.

1 Insufficient action to meet criteria

2 Action underway – most elements of action met or it is anticipated they will be

3 Criteria met – further action may or may not be required

Specific Objective A

	1. Longline fisheries			Score0-3
A 1.1	Implement the Threat Abatement Plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations.	AFMA / EA	The incidental catch of seabirds within the AFZ is reduced to below 0.05 birds per 1000 hooks (set across all seasons, strata and fisheries at the 1998 fishing effort) by August 2003, and ultimately reduced to zero via implementation of the Longline Fishing Threat Abatement Plan.	2	Bycatch rates and observer coverage targets in most fisheries/areas/seasons have been met; some other actions may not have been fully implemented, e.g. retention of dead birds and presentation of statistical data.
A 1.2	Determine the foraging range and at-sea distribution of:Adult and juvenile shy albatrosses from Pedra BrancaAdult and juvenile shy albatrosses from the MewstoneJuvenile shy albatrosses from Albatross Island	TASPAWS / EA	The foraging range and at-sea distribution of shy albatrosses is determined.	3	Substantial progress has been made in tracking of shy albatrosses; however some populations and age classes are better represented than others. The indicator is poorly worded - at-sea distribution never fully determined.
A 1.3	For Macquarie Island populationsi) Continue studies into the foraging ranges and at sea distribution of :wandering albatrosseslight mantled albatrossesgrey headed albatrossesblack browed albatrosses; andii) in the longer term, determine the foraging ranges and at sea distribution of:northern giant petrelssouthern giant petrels	TASPAWS / EA	Knowledge of the foraging ranges and at-sea distributions of Macquarie Island populations of these species is substantially increased	3	Substantial progress has been made in tracking of all Macquarie island albatrosses and giant petrels, some species and age classes are better represented than others. A risk / gap analysis underway to identify important gaps.

	5: Feral pest species
B 5.1	Continue the integrated vertebrate pest management program on Macquarie Island targeting:feral catsrabbitsrodents	TASPAWS / EA	On Macquarie Island, feral cats have been eradicated and rabbit and rodent numbers are maintained at a significantly reduced level or eradicated.	2	1. Feral cats have been eradicated.2. Rabbit and rodent numbers have increased. A vertebrate pest eradication (targeting rabbits and rodents) is underway.
B 5.2	Maintain the current guidelines preventing the introduction of feral species to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands.	TASPAWS / AAD	Current guidelines preventing the introduction of feral species to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction are maintained.	1	Generally inadequate quarantine arrangements for Tasmanian breeding islands. Breeding sites at Heard and McDonald Island and in Australian Antarctic Territory all have strong management arrangements to prevent the introduction of non-indigenous species and also avian diseases.
	6: Human disturbance at the nest
B 6.1	Maintain the existing 25m minimum approach limit around wandering albatrosses on Macquarie Island.	TASPAWS	The existing 25m minimum approach limit around wandering albatrosses on Macquarie Island is maintained.	3	Implementation of the Special Management Areas (SMAs) on Macquarie island exceeds this standard; 25m now considered inadequate
B 6.2	Continue to manage the seasonal area closures around albatross breeding colonies around Caroline Cove and the Featherbeds on Macquarie Island.	TASPAWS	Seasonal area closures around Caroline Cove and the Featherbeds on Macquarie Island are closely managed.	3	Implementation of the SMAs on Macquarie island encompasses all seabird species around the island and supersedes the concept of area closures.
B 6.3	Educational material regarding the impacts of wildlife disturbance should:i) Continue to be provided to all tourists and ANARE expeditioners prior to arrival on Macquarie Island and the AAT.ii) Be designed, developed and provided to all visitors to Heard Island	TASPAWS / AAD	Education material is prepared and distributed as appropriate.	3	Education of expeditioners and tourists is thoroughly implemented on Macquarie Island, Heard and McDonald Islands and in the Australian Antarctic Territory. Breeding sites' entry is by permit only and only for essential purposes.
B 6.4	Continue to manage access to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands under Australian jurisdiction.	TASPAWS / AAD	Access to breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction is restricted to appropriate permit holders only.	2	1. Access to Macquarie Island, Heard and McDonald Islands and the AAT sites is well managed.2. Shy albatross colonies are freely accessed by tourists, recreationalists and fishermen. It is intended to seek improved controls by the Tasmanian government on visiting these colonies.
B 6.5	Maintain the current guidelines restricting the construction of further infrastructure on albatross and giant petrel breeding islands under Australian jurisdiction in accordance with the relevant management plans for each island.	TASPAWS / AAD	Guidelines restricting the construction of further infrastructure on breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction are maintained.	3	The construction of further infrastructure on breeding islands is tightly managed.
	7: Avian Parasites and disease
B 7.1	Conduct an investigation into the parasites and diseases causing mortality of shy albatrosses at Albatross Island.	TASPAWS / EA	An investigation into the parasites and diseases causing mortality of shy albatrosses at Albatross Island is completed.	1	A preliminary investigation was conducted on Albatross Island to determine which diseases were present in the population. Additional investigation to quantify prevalence, incidence and impact and understand the ecology of the disease agents did not proceed as no further funding was secured. The priority for this action needs to be reassessed based on the impact of disease agents on shy albatross demographic parameters on Albatross Island.
B 7.2	Ensure that existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island, Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone also monitor the presence or absence of avian parasites and diseases at breeding colonies.	TASPAWS / EA	The presence or absence of avian parasites and diseases at breeding colonies is monitored.	1	Obvious external sign of avian parasites and diseases are monitored and quantified during existing population monitoring programs and provide an indication of disease prevalence. However there is no systematic clinical sampling protocol to collect baseline data on diseases present in these two albatross populations.
	8: Interspecific competition for nest space
B 8.1	Ensure that the existing population monitoring program on Pedra Branca also monitors the relative distribution and abundance of shy albatrosses and Australasian gannets.	TASPAWS / EA	The relative distribution and abundance of shy albatrosses and Australasian gannets at Pedra Branca is monitored.	3	The shy albatross population-monitoring program on Pedra Branca includes the collection of data on the relative distribution and abundance of Australasian gannets.
	9: Dependence upon discards
B 9.1	Continue to monitor the effects of offal discharge on the reproductive success of albatrosses and giant petrels.	TASPAWS / EA	The effects of offal discharge on the reproductive success of albatrosses and giant petrels are monitored.	0	The existing population monitoring programs record incidental observations but do not otherwise quantify the reliance of offal in albatross and giant petrel diet. This would require invasive diet studies, which are inconsistent with ethical considerations.
B 9.2	Investigate the foraging ranges of albatrosses and giant petrels.	TASPAWS / EA	See entries under Actions A 1.3 and A 1.4	3	Refer to comments for Actions A 1.3 and A 1.4
B 9.3	IAATO to regulate to prohibit the intentional provisioning of seabirds during tourist operations.	IAATO / EA	The intentional provisioning of food sources to seabirds during tourist operations is prohibited.	3	IAATO wildlife guidelines 2007 "advise" - Never feed wild birds and no chumming to attract birds. This is in IAATO code of practice, but IAATO can only deal with members; i.e. not all tour operators. Apart from yachts, nearly all Antarctic tourism is by IAATO members. All tourist visits to subantarctic islands are strictly managed and feeding is prohibited.
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5: Feral pest species

B 5.1

Continue the integrated vertebrate pest management program on Macquarie Island targeting:feral catsrabbitsrodents

TASPAWS / EA

On Macquarie Island, feral cats have been eradicated and rabbit and rodent numbers are maintained at a significantly reduced level or eradicated.

1. Feral cats have been eradicated.2. Rabbit and rodent numbers have increased. A vertebrate pest eradication (targeting rabbits and rodents) is underway.

B 5.2

Maintain the current guidelines preventing the introduction of feral species to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands.

TASPAWS / AAD

Current guidelines preventing the introduction of feral species to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction are maintained.

Generally inadequate quarantine arrangements for Tasmanian breeding islands. Breeding sites at Heard and McDonald Island and in Australian Antarctic Territory all have strong management arrangements to prevent the introduction of non-indigenous species and also avian diseases.

6: Human disturbance at the nest

B 6.1

Maintain the existing 25m minimum approach limit around wandering albatrosses on Macquarie Island.

TASPAWS

The existing 25m minimum approach limit around wandering albatrosses on Macquarie Island is maintained.

Implementation of the Special Management Areas (SMAs) on Macquarie island exceeds this standard; 25m now considered inadequate

B 6.2

Continue to manage the seasonal area closures around albatross breeding colonies around Caroline Cove and the Featherbeds on Macquarie Island.

TASPAWS

Seasonal area closures around Caroline Cove and the Featherbeds on Macquarie Island are closely managed.

Implementation of the SMAs on Macquarie island encompasses all seabird species around the island and supersedes the concept of area closures.

B 6.3

Educational material regarding the impacts of wildlife disturbance should:i) Continue to be provided to all tourists and ANARE expeditioners prior to arrival on Macquarie Island and the AAT.ii) Be designed, developed and provided to all visitors to Heard Island

TASPAWS / AAD

Education material is prepared and distributed as appropriate.

Education of expeditioners and tourists is thoroughly implemented on Macquarie Island, Heard and McDonald Islands and in the Australian Antarctic Territory. Breeding sites' entry is by permit only and only for essential purposes.

B 6.4

Continue to manage access to all albatross and giant petrel breeding islands under Australian jurisdiction.

TASPAWS / AAD

Access to breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction is restricted to appropriate permit holders only.

1. Access to Macquarie Island, Heard and McDonald Islands and the AAT sites is well managed.2. Shy albatross colonies are freely accessed by tourists, recreationalists and fishermen. It is intended to seek improved controls by the Tasmanian government on visiting these colonies.

B 6.5

Maintain the current guidelines restricting the construction of further infrastructure on albatross and giant petrel breeding islands under Australian jurisdiction in accordance with the relevant management plans for each island.

TASPAWS / AAD

Guidelines restricting the construction of further infrastructure on breeding islands within areas under Australian jurisdiction are maintained.

The construction of further infrastructure on breeding islands is tightly managed.

7: Avian Parasites and disease

B 7.1

Conduct an investigation into the parasites and diseases causing mortality of shy albatrosses at Albatross Island.

TASPAWS / EA

An investigation into the parasites and diseases causing mortality of shy albatrosses at Albatross Island is completed.

A preliminary investigation was conducted on Albatross Island to determine which diseases were present in the population. Additional investigation to quantify prevalence, incidence and impact and understand the ecology of the disease agents did not proceed as no further funding was secured. The priority for this action needs to be reassessed based on the impact of disease agents on shy albatross demographic parameters on Albatross Island.

B 7.2

Ensure that existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island, Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone also monitor the presence or absence of avian parasites and diseases at breeding colonies.

TASPAWS / EA

The presence or absence of avian parasites and diseases at breeding colonies is monitored.

Obvious external sign of avian parasites and diseases are monitored and quantified during existing population monitoring programs and provide an indication of disease prevalence. However there is no systematic clinical sampling protocol to collect baseline data on diseases present in these two albatross populations.

8: Interspecific competition for nest space

B 8.1

Ensure that the existing population monitoring program on Pedra Branca also monitors the relative distribution and abundance of shy albatrosses and Australasian gannets.

TASPAWS / EA

The relative distribution and abundance of shy albatrosses and Australasian gannets at Pedra Branca is monitored.

The shy albatross population-monitoring program on Pedra Branca includes the collection of data on the relative distribution and abundance of Australasian gannets.

9: Dependence upon discards

B 9.1

Continue to monitor the effects of offal discharge on the reproductive success of albatrosses and giant petrels.

TASPAWS / EA

The effects of offal discharge on the reproductive success of albatrosses and giant petrels are monitored.

The existing population monitoring programs record incidental observations but do not otherwise quantify the reliance of offal in albatross and giant petrel diet. This would require invasive diet studies, which are inconsistent with ethical considerations.

B 9.2

Investigate the foraging ranges of albatrosses and giant petrels.

TASPAWS / EA

See entries under Actions A 1.3 and A 1.4

Refer to comments for Actions A 1.3 and A 1.4

B 9.3

IAATO to regulate to prohibit the intentional provisioning of seabirds during tourist operations.

IAATO / EA

The intentional provisioning of food sources to seabirds during tourist operations is prohibited.

IAATO wildlife guidelines 2007 "advise" - Never feed wild birds and no chumming to attract birds. This is in IAATO code of practice, but IAATO can only deal with members; i.e. not all tour operators. Apart from yachts, nearly all Antarctic tourism is by IAATO members. All tourist visits to subantarctic islands are strictly managed and feeding is prohibited.

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	10: Competition with fisheries for marine resources
C 10.1	As required by the EPBC Act, AFMA will strategically assess the ecological sustainability of each fishery that overlaps with any albatross and giant petrel species by taking into account the total dietary requirements of each albatross and giant petrel population.	AFMA / EA	The total dietary requirements of albatrosses and giant petrels have been taken into account when AFMA:i) strategically assesses the ecological sustainability of each fishery that overlaps with any albatross and giant petrel species (under the EPBC Act); andii) develops or revises management arrangements (e.g. the setting of TACs) for fisheries overlapping with any albatross and giant petrel population.	1	Each Commonwealth fishery is assessed for its ecological sustainability. Direct provision for dietary requirements is not made in these assessments however the requirements of an ecosystem-based management approach to fisheries does indirectly consider these aspects. More research is needed into quantifying dietary requirements of albatrosses and giant petrels.
	11: Marine Pollution
C 11.1	Ensure that existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island, Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone also monitor the incidence of:i) hatching failure due to egg shell thinning;ii) oiled birds at the nest; andiii) marine debris egestion / entanglement at the nest	TASPAWS/ EA	i) Hatching failure due to egg-shell thinning;ii) The presence of oiled birds at the nest; andiii) Marine debris egestion / entanglement at the nest, at breeding colonies is monitored and quantified.	1	There is no formal assessment of eggshell thinning, however checks for oiled birds and marine debris entanglement at nest are monitored and quantified as part of existing population monitoring programs. Eggshell thinning is not assessed as this is currently considered a low priority; however ongoing population monitoring allows detection.
C 11.2	Design and implement an education strategy to increase general public understanding of the environmental consequences of using industrial, agricultural and domestic chemicals.	WWF / EA	An effective education strategy is developed and in operation.	0	No work has been undertaken on this issue.
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10: Competition with fisheries for marine resources

C 10.1

As required by the EPBC Act, AFMA will strategically assess the ecological sustainability of each fishery that overlaps with any albatross and giant petrel species by taking into account the total dietary requirements of each albatross and giant petrel population.

AFMA / EA

The total dietary requirements of albatrosses and giant petrels have been taken into account when AFMA:i) strategically assesses the ecological sustainability of each fishery that overlaps with any albatross and giant petrel species (under the EPBC Act); andii) develops or revises management arrangements (e.g. the setting of TACs) for fisheries overlapping with any albatross and giant petrel population.

Each Commonwealth fishery is assessed for its ecological sustainability. Direct provision for dietary requirements is not made in these assessments however the requirements of an ecosystem-based management approach to fisheries does indirectly consider these aspects. More research is needed into quantifying dietary requirements of albatrosses and giant petrels.

11: Marine Pollution

C 11.1

Ensure that existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island, Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone also monitor the incidence of:i) hatching failure due to egg shell thinning;ii) oiled birds at the nest; andiii) marine debris egestion / entanglement at the nest

TASPAWS/ EA

i) Hatching failure due to egg-shell thinning;ii) The presence of oiled birds at the nest; andiii) Marine debris egestion / entanglement at the nest, at breeding colonies is monitored and quantified.

There is no formal assessment of eggshell thinning, however checks for oiled birds and marine debris entanglement at nest are monitored and quantified as part of existing population monitoring programs. Eggshell thinning is not assessed as this is currently considered a low priority; however ongoing population monitoring allows detection.

C 11.2

Design and implement an education strategy to increase general public understanding of the environmental consequences of using industrial, agricultural and domestic chemicals.

WWF / EA

An effective education strategy is developed and in operation.

No work has been undertaken on this issue.

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	12: Population monitoring programs
D 12.1	Maintain existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island measuring demographic and breeding parameters of:wandering albatrosses;black browed albatrosses;grey-headed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses;northern giant petrels; andsouthern giant petrels	TASPAWS / AAD / EA	Existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island are continued.	3	Long-term population and demographic monitoring programs on Macquarie Island albatrosses and giant petrels have been maintained on an annual basis.
D 12.2	Maintain existing population monitoring programs measuring demographic and breeding parameters of shy albatrosses breeding on:Albatross IslandPedra BrancaThe Mewstone	TASPAWS / EA	Existing population monitoring programs on Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone are continued.	3	Long term population (and demographic Albatross Island only) programs on shy albatrosses have been maintained on an annual basis.
D 12.3	Maintain AAD's existing program of opportunistically estimating the population size and breeding success of southern giant petrels breeding within the AAT.	AAD / EA	AAD's existing program of opportunistically estimating the population size and breeding success of southern giant petrels breeding within the AAT is continued.	1	Presently reviewing ways to improve quality of opportunistic counting and quality of AAT monitoring more generally, particularly through the use of automated cameras deployed for successive seasons.
D 12.4	For Heard Island populations, representative population monitoring programs using non-intrusive techniques should be conducted whenever the island is visited (during the breeding season) or every ten years (whichever is sooner) in order to determine the population status of:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses;wandering albatrosses (if present); andsouthern giant petrels.	AAD / EA	On Heard Island, representative, non-intrusive population monitoring programs are conducted for:black browed albatrosseslight mantled albatrosseswandering albatrosses (if present)southern giant petrels	1	No recent or consistent population censuses due to lack of visitation. Automated cameras systems and more regular visits are desirable and being investigated so that the requirements of the Recovery Plan and the Heard Island Wilderness Reserve Management Plan can be met in the future.
D 12.5	For McDonald Island populations, representative population monitoring programs using non-intrusive techniques should be conducted whenever the island is visited (during the breeding season) or every ten years (whichever is sooner) in order to determine the population status of:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses; andsouthern giant petrels.	AAD / EA	On McDonald Island, representative, non-intrusive population monitoring programs are conducted for:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses; andsouthern giant petrels.	0	There is no population monitoring program for this island. Landings are generally prohibited on the island.
D 12.6	Continue investigations into remote population-monitoring techniques to enable rapid assessment of isolated albatross and giant petrel populations.	TASPAWS / EA	Effective remote population-monitoring techniques are developed.	2	Remote aerial photographic methods are well developed. Limited development of other remote methods due to logistical constraints and/or funding availability.
	13: Reduced genetic variability (identifying provenance using genetic markers)[1]
D 13.1	Complete the genetic profiling of the three shy albatross populations and the closely related white capped albatross from NZ. These data are to be used to assess the impact of Longline Fishing operations.	TASPAWS/ ANU/EA	The genetic profiling of all shy albatross and white capped albatross populations is completed, and the data are used in assessing the impact of Longline Fishing operations.	3	The genetic profiling of shy and white capped albatrosses has been comprehensive and data have been used to assess the impact of longline fishing operations. Results have been published in peer reviewed journals: Abbott et al. (2006) Molecular provenance analysis for shy and white capped albatrosses killed by fisheries interactions in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Conservation Genetics. Vol 7, 531–542, and Baker et al. (2007) A global assessment of the impact of fisheries-related mortality on shy and white capped albatrosses: conservation implications, Biological Conservation Vol 137, 319–333.
D 13.2	Initiate genetic profiling programs of populations breeding on Macquarie Island for:wandering albatrossblack browed albatrossgrey-headed albatrosslight mantled albatross	TASPAWS/ ANU / EA	Genetic material of Macquarie Island populations of the following species are collected:wandering albatrossblack browed albatrossgrey-headed albatrosslight mantled albatross	2	Genetic material has been collected from all albatross species as well as the two giant petrel species on Macquarie Island. Genetic profiling of the wandering, black browed and grey headed albatross has been completed; Alderman et al. 2005. Genetic affinities of newly sampled wandering and black browed albatross populations, EMU. Light mantled albatross have not been profiled as this species is considered a low priority to pursue. Researchers at the British Antarctic Survey are currently finalising analysis of giant petrel samples.
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12: Population monitoring programs

D 12.1

Maintain existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island measuring demographic and breeding parameters of:wandering albatrosses;black browed albatrosses;grey-headed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses;northern giant petrels; andsouthern giant petrels

TASPAWS / AAD / EA

Existing population monitoring programs on Macquarie Island are continued.

Long-term population and demographic monitoring programs on Macquarie Island albatrosses and giant petrels have been maintained on an annual basis.

D 12.2

Maintain existing population monitoring programs measuring demographic and breeding parameters of shy albatrosses breeding on:Albatross IslandPedra BrancaThe Mewstone

TASPAWS / EA

Existing population monitoring programs on Albatross Island, Pedra Branca and the Mewstone are continued.

Long term population (and demographic Albatross Island only) programs on shy albatrosses have been maintained on an annual basis.

D 12.3

Maintain AAD's existing program of opportunistically estimating the population size and breeding success of southern giant petrels breeding within the AAT.

AAD / EA

AAD's existing program of opportunistically estimating the population size and breeding success of southern giant petrels breeding within the AAT is continued.

Presently reviewing ways to improve quality of opportunistic counting and quality of AAT monitoring more generally, particularly through the use of automated cameras deployed for successive seasons.

D 12.4

For Heard Island populations, representative population monitoring programs using non-intrusive techniques should be conducted whenever the island is visited (during the breeding season) or every ten years (whichever is sooner) in order to determine the population status of:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses;wandering albatrosses (if present); andsouthern giant petrels.

AAD / EA

On Heard Island, representative, non-intrusive population monitoring programs are conducted for:black browed albatrosseslight mantled albatrosseswandering albatrosses (if present)southern giant petrels

No recent or consistent population censuses due to lack of visitation. Automated cameras systems and more regular visits are desirable and being investigated so that the requirements of the Recovery Plan and the Heard Island Wilderness Reserve Management Plan can be met in the future.

D 12.5

For McDonald Island populations, representative population monitoring programs using non-intrusive techniques should be conducted whenever the island is visited (during the breeding season) or every ten years (whichever is sooner) in order to determine the population status of:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses; andsouthern giant petrels.

AAD / EA

On McDonald Island, representative, non-intrusive population monitoring programs are conducted for:black browed albatrosses;light mantled albatrosses; andsouthern giant petrels.

There is no population monitoring program for this island. Landings are generally prohibited on the island.

D 12.6

Continue investigations into remote population-monitoring techniques to enable rapid assessment of isolated albatross and giant petrel populations.

TASPAWS / EA

Effective remote population-monitoring techniques are developed.

Remote aerial photographic methods are well developed. Limited development of other remote methods due to logistical constraints and/or funding availability.

13: Reduced genetic variability (identifying provenance using genetic markers)[1]

D 13.1

Complete the genetic profiling of the three shy albatross populations and the closely related white capped albatross from NZ. These data are to be used to assess the impact of Longline Fishing operations.

TASPAWS/ ANU/EA

The genetic profiling of all shy albatross and white capped albatross populations is completed, and the data are used in assessing the impact of Longline Fishing operations.

The genetic profiling of shy and white capped albatrosses has been comprehensive and data have been used to assess the impact of longline fishing operations. Results have been published in peer reviewed journals: Abbott et al. (2006) Molecular provenance analysis for shy and white capped albatrosses killed by fisheries interactions in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Conservation Genetics. Vol 7, 531–542, and Baker et al. (2007) A global assessment of the impact of fisheries-related mortality on shy and white capped albatrosses: conservation implications, Biological Conservation Vol 137, 319–333.

D 13.2

Initiate genetic profiling programs of populations breeding on Macquarie Island for:wandering albatrossblack browed albatrossgrey-headed albatrosslight mantled albatross

TASPAWS/ ANU / EA

Genetic material of Macquarie Island populations of the following species are collected:wandering albatrossblack browed albatrossgrey-headed albatrosslight mantled albatross

Genetic material has been collected from all albatross species as well as the two giant petrel species on Macquarie Island. Genetic profiling of the wandering, black browed and grey headed albatross has been completed; Alderman et al. 2005. Genetic affinities of newly sampled wandering and black browed albatross populations, EMU. Light mantled albatross have not been profiled as this species is considered a low priority to pursue. Researchers at the British Antarctic Survey are currently finalising analysis of giant petrel samples.

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