Albatrosses and oysters fixing the world

Published: Oct. 25, 2022, 2:06 a.m.

Giant seabirds and shellfish are being used to help protect our planet.

On an tiny island in the remote Southern Ocean, a French researcher wanted to find out why so many birds were being killed by fishing boats.

By attaching radar loggers to Albatrosses, he inadvertently invented a powerful method for tracking down illegal vessels.

And in New Orleans in the US, a restaurant owner is recycling tonnes of old oyster shells.

They\u2019re being put back in the ocean to protect the shoreline and create new reefs so more oysters can grow.

Presenter: Myra Anubi\nReporter: Anna Adams\nProducer: Zoe Gelber\nSeries producer: Tom Colls\nSound mix: Hal Haines\nEditor: Penny Murphy

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk\nImage: An albatross (Getty Images)