These birds were very loyal once but are now falling out of love. Here's why

The research, based on black-browed albatrosses has indicated that due to the increase in Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly (SSTA), the separation rate that was initially 1-3% had shot up to an average of 8%.

Climate change has affected the world in ways one can’t even imagine. It’s not just the melting polar caps and the increase in ocean levels, the sudden rise of global temperatures has resulted in several grave issues among animal kingdom that has alarmed scientists. In a recent study by The Royal Society, researchers have found out that the world’s most loyal and monogamous species of sea birds named Albatross are experiencing an increase in ‘divorce’ rates.

The research, based on black-browed albatrosses has indicated that due to the increase in Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly (SSTA), the separation rate that was initially 1-3% had shot up to an average of 8%. Mostly, an albatross couple will split if they fail to reproduce. But now, due to harsh conditions and scarcity of food, a lot of albatrosses are forced to fly longer distances in search of food and they are failing to return in time for the mating season. As a result of this, their mates pick other partners to reproduce with. Also, the higher temperatures are increasing stress hormones in these sea birds. Albatrosses generally mate for life and loudly celebrate when greeting a partner after a long absence, which is why such adverse behaviour in these birds has left researchers concerned.