This dataset captures foraging locations from high resolution GPS tracking and reproductive success of 346 wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans) breeding on Possession Island, Crozet Islands archipelago, Southern Indian Ocean from 2010 to 2020. GPS locations are available at fix frequencies from 1 to 15 minutes. Breeding success data are accompanied by personality ('boldness') values and sex of each individual. GPS data were used to study the effect of climate variation, and its interaction with personality, on behaviour and reproductive success. This research was supported by NERC standard grant NE/V015036/1.

This annotated dataset comprises locational data of wandering albatrosses at colonies on Bird Island and Annenkov Island in South Georgia, Apotres in the Crozet Islands and Grande Coulee on the west coast of Kerguelen Island. Albatrosses were detected from Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, which was acquired on the following dates: - Bird Island: January 10th, 2015 - Annenkov: February 3rd, 2017 - Apotres: March 3rd, 2017 - Grande Coulee: March 16th, 2017. Images were manually scanned and albatrosses detected through the use of grids. An experienced observer ('reference count') and five novice volunteers (observers 1-5) annotated the satellite images to assess interobserver variation. Scanning was carried out by collaborators and volunteers of the Albatrosses from Space project. Additional metadata includes information on image type and model, and image acquisition location. This dataset supports the advancement of remote monitoring for a vulnerable seabird species. This research was funded by the Natural Environment Reseach Council through the NEXUSS CDT, grant number NE/N012070/1, titled 'Automated UAV and Satellite Image Analysis for Wildlife Monitoring.'

Monitoring of Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) nests on Bird Island began in 1958. It was carried out sporadically until 1976 when annual monitoring, including nest counts and estimations of breeding success, began in earnest. There are 25 defined areas on the island, and the number of nests has been recorded in each area since 1976. Additionally, from 1989, the hatching and breeding success has been monitored.