Breadcrumb Home Conservation Pollution http://ocean.si.edu/conservation/pollution/laysan-albatrosses-plastic-problem-8 Laysan Albatrosses’ Plastic Problem 8 photo Laysan Albatrosses’ Plastic Problem 8 (Chris Jordan) Laysan albatross chicks are fed and raised by their parents for 180 days, until they are almost fully grown. Some older “chicks” are as large as their parents!