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

1.4K views · 105 reactions | The Albatross Task Force (ATF) is a joint operation between the RSPB and BirdLife International to reduce albatross deaths on fishing longlines. Here is an update on the work of the ATF after 10 years collaborating with fisheries to save the albatross. | RSPB | Facebook