The albatross was once on the brink of extinction January 1997

The albatross was once on the brink of extinction due to overhunting and habitat changes, but conservation efforts on Torishima in the Izu Islands have paid off, with an estimated 750 to 800 birds now living there. According to a survey conducted by Toho University's research team, the number of eggs has increased compared to last year. If this trend continues, the population is expected to exceed 1,000 by 2000. The figure of 1,000 birds is considered a critical threshold for avoiding extinction, and the recovery of the albatross is a rare success story that has garnered international attention.