X-rays showed four large hooks and a mess of fishing line in its stomach, but this young Salvin's Albatross survived thanks to local heroes in Anconcito and Puerto López, Ecuador. Hundreds of thousands of other victims of "seabird bycatch" aren't so lucky; bycatch is a big factor in the 70% decline in the global seabird population since 1950. Bold action is needed, and American Bird Conservancy and ABCbirds Marine are proud to be working with Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía de Ecuador, New Zeal

Did you know an albatross can soar for several hundred kilometres without flapping its wings? This legendary bird has inspired the #AlbatrossOne – our remote-controlled aircraft demonstrator that is the first aircraft to trial in-flight, freely flapping wing-tips, which could help reduce drag and fuel burn. fly.airbus.com/IntroducingAlbatrossOne | Airbus

Albatrosses — particularly the majestic wandering albatross — are among nature’s most extraordinary fliers, capable of gliding thousands of kilometers across the open ocean without flapping their wings for hours. Their secret lies in a technique called dynamic soaring, which allows them to harness shifting wind currents just above the ocean’s surface. By skillfully looping through layers of air moving at different speeds, they gain lift with minimal energy use — a remarkable adaptation for life