Albatross Group (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption Black-browed albatrosses are already threatened globally by incidental bycatch by fisheries. Currently, their population is decreasing annually, with younger birds being most likely to be caught in long-line fishing hooks. Credit Photo by Henri Weimerskirch, Centre d'Etudes Biologiques de Chize Usage Restrictions with proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.