New Paper Demonstrates Quality of eDNA Monitoring for Conservation
Groundbreaking research has the potential to transform the way we monitor invasive species on islands!
Our 2024 Impact Report is live!
Ready to dive into the world of holistic island restoration? Bridging the gap between science and storytelling, our Journal entries cover everything from relevant news articles to firsthand accounts from our field staff.
New Paper Demonstrates Quality of eDNA Monitoring for Conservation
Groundbreaking research has the potential to transform the way we monitor invasive species on islands!
Groundbreaking research has the potential to transform the way we monitor invasive species on islands!
Ann Singeo, founder of our partner organization the Ebiil Society, shares her vision for a thriving Palau and a flourishing…
Our projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
Mona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species--but it's in danger! Read about our project to…
Read Coral Wolf's interview about the thrilling news of rare birds nesting on Kamaka
Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels returning to Kamaka Island, French Polynesia within one month of social attraction tools being deployed. Polynesian…
Emily Raboteau‘s 2024 essay collection, Lessons for Survival: Mothering Against the Apocalypse, offers a unique view into our present moment.…
Audubon's Shearwaters are nesting on Desecheo Island for the first time ever! Read about how we used social attraction to…
Island Conservation and partners have published a new paper quantifying ecosystem resilience on restored islands!
Three Island-Ocean Connection Challenge projects in the Republic of the Marshall Islands bring hope for low-lying coral atolls!
A new article in Caribbean Ornithology heralds the success of one of our most exciting restoration projects: Desecheo Island, Puerto…
A recent monitoring trip to Late Island shows promising results!
Part 1 of filmmaker Cece King's reflection on her time on Juan Fernandez Island in Chile, learning about conservation and…
After decades of absence, rare Peruvian Diving-Petrels have returned to nest on Pajaros Uno island, recently free from invasive predators!
Our team returns from Late Island, Tonga with reports that our conservation actions work! Read notes from our Conservation Impact…
What does an Island Conservation project sound like? Listen to the new episode of Voice of Tangaroa to get the…
Loosiep Island in Ulithi Atoll, Yap State, is now confirmed to be free from damaging invasive species!
Read the account of citizen scientist Jim Torgerson's journey to Kamaka to help save Polynesian Storm-petrels!
Island Conservation turns 30! Three decades of work add up to an immeasurable number of positive impacts.
New research shows the vital link between island restoration, healthy seabird populations, and resilient, thriving coral reefs!
Read about Nathaniel Hanna Holloway's experience doing marine monitoring in the Galápagos!
Everything you need to know about nature-based carbon capture and how it helps islands build climate resilience!
Learn how bird poop is the key to healthy island wildlife, coral reefs, and communities!
Penny Becker, Island Conservation’s Vice President of Conservation, wrote an article about connector species that was recently featured by our…
Endangered Seabird Population Flourishing on Chilean Island for First Time in Decades Thanks to Invasive Rabbit Removal
As climate change continues to threaten coral reefs globally, a recent study published in Science sheds light on a natural…
Everything is connected. Atoll islands have often been deemed an inevitable lost cause when it comes to climate change and…
Imagine there is a leak in your ceiling at home and every time it rains, it just keeps getting worse.…
Our 2023 Impact Report features stories from Island Conservation's most impactful year ever.
Island Conservation attended the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity!
Island Conservation's new Vice President was interviewed on ABC. Listen now to hear about amazing recovery on islands around the…
How do nutrients move between ecosystems, and how do connector species help make nitrogen available to plants and animals? Read…
What is holistic restoration? Read all about this incredible method to restore ecosystems for people and nature!
What are biodiversity hotspots, and why are islands so often found within them? Here's everything you need to know!
Invasive species pose a threat to island biodiversity, but we're working to holistically restore these ecosystems worldwide!
Island Conservation is at COP28! Read about one of the most important forums for climate change in the world and…
Sand Island, part of a small atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, is home to a diverse range of bird…
A new scientific paper performs a global synthesis to show how invasive alien species spread zoonotic disease.
What makes island ecosystems so important for the planet? Read on to find out five reasons to support restoring and…
This historic agreement aims to protect the marine and coastal areas of the Southeast Pacific.
Researchers on Palmyra Atoll have discovered the best methods for removing invasive coconut palms and restoring native plants!
A new plant species endemic to Hawai'i has been officially classified, underscoring islands' unique biodiversity.
Researchers establish explicit connections between invasive vertebrate eradication on islands and socioeconomic and human health benefits to island communities, addressing…
Lonesome George who died in 2012 and was previously thought to be the last world’s last Pinta Galapagos Giant Tortoise…
Island Conservation Director of Conservation, Erin Hagen, speaks with WIRED about a recent UN report and the benefits of invasive…
The Green Sea Turtle is making a comeback! This endangered species had a successful year of breeding in 2015 at…
We're using a cutting-edge new tool to sense and detect animals in remote locations. Find out how!
Cameron Diver, our new VP of Conservation, talks international relations, community engagement, and the bright future of conservation!
After 8 impactful years, Dr. Karen Poiani officially hands the reins over to our new Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Penny…
Meet six amazing women of the conservation world, leading the way to a planet bursting with vibrant, resilient ecosystems!
Learn about DEI, environmental justice, and the motivating ethic of our mission in this interview with Aleida Fuentes-Boles!
Island Conservation's GIS Data Science Specialist shares how her experience on Floreana has been shaped by community.
A monthly donor to Island Conservation shares what makes his charitable giving so impactful!
Bren Ram shares what it's like to do conservation communications at an international organization for restoring and rewilding islands!
Island Conservation Vice President of Conservation Penny Becker was interviewed on Ben Goldsmith’s podcast Rewilding the World.
Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! We're using innovation to accelerate recovery on islands around the world. Find out how!
Investing in new technology and harnessing the power of innovation to save islands is at the core of what we…
Machine learning is helping restore Robinson Crusoe Island! Lenovo's Work for Humankind initiative funds the cutting edge of conservation.
Island Conservation seeks proposals from companies that can provide aerial support in the form of Uncrewed Aerial Systems or Helicopters.
A generous grant from NASA allows us and our partners to maximize the benefits of our island restoration work!
Island Conservation Innovation Team Members and Mississippi State University Researchers Co-Author Scientific Publication on Using New Method to Identify Invasive…
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