Kath Walker
Kath Walker is a dedicated New Zealand conservationist known for her extensive work in seabird research, particularly focusing on the endangered wandering albatross. Over the past 32 summers, she has collaborated with fellow scientist Graeme Elliott to monitor bird populations on subantarctic islands, contributing significantly to the understanding of these majestic creatures and their declining numbers. Walker's passion for wildlife conservation has earned her recognition, including being appointed an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Her work highlights the critical challenges faced by albatrosses, particularly the impact of longline fishing on their populations.
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Kath Walker, the department’s senior science adviser, explained the mating process of the hermaphrodite snails.
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Kath Walker has spent 32 summers charting the populations of birds on subantarctic islands.
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