Seabirds
Seabirds are most commonly found on, over or near the ocean. However many sea birds may be found at other water sources, such as lakes and wetlands, and can become common in urban areas.
Australia's over 200 seabird species are protected under the EPBC Act as listed marine species. As such, it is illegal to kill, injure, take, trade, keep, or move any member of a listed marine species on Australian Government land or in Commonwealth waters without a permit. Where these seabirds occur in State/Territory waters, or on State/Territory land, relevant State /Territory legislation applies. Many species are further listed as threatened, with albatross, petrels and shearwaters, known to be at risk of extinction through the influences of human activities, principally commercial fishing. Some breeding populations, and possibly entire species, face extinction within a few years if nothing is done to prevent birds being killed or injured through these interactions.
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Some Seabirds include:
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