Buller’s albatross is a spectacular seabird built for life on the open ocean, with long, narrow wings that allow it to glide effortlessly across huge distances with barely a flap. Found around New Zealand and Australian waters, these birds spend much of their lives at sea before returning to remote islands to breed. Like other albatrosses, they form long-term partnerships and invest heavily in raising a single chick, making every breeding season count. They face threats including accidental capture by fishing vessels and changes to the marine environment, so protecting healthy oceans is crucial. Organisations like Australian Marine Conservation Society work to protect Australia’s marine environments and the wildlife that depends on them. And despite spending months at sea, Buller’s albatross still manages to look impeccably put together — something most of us can't say after a long flight.