Mayor Jamie Cleine says these endangered seabirds are an iconic part of their coastline.

He says both locals and visitors value these birds, so anything that will help their survival is worth a try.

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21 Nov: Alice Guo has been sentenced to life in prison for human trafficking in the Philippines

21 Nov: Fresh analysis casts serious doubt on National's local government reform agenda

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