March 1, 2019
Conservation Challenges of the Higo Chumbo Cactus
The Federally Threatened Higo Chumbo Cactus, native to remote islands of Puerto Rico, finds safe refuge after island restoration. Off…
March 1, 2019
Climate Research: Climate Change and Invasive Species Introduction
New research demonstrates how field work and climate change mitigation can lend a hand to ecosystem resiliency and conservation. Building…
March 1, 2019
Robinson Crusoe: Conservation and Protection
Invasive species, pollution, and over-fishing threaten Robinson Crusoe Island but the local community, the Chilean government, and international NGOs are…
February 23, 2019
Fernandina Giant Tortoise Rediscovered in the Galápagos
The Fernandina Tortoise was previously thought to be extinct, but recent sightings of a female provide renewed hope for conservation…
February 21, 2019
Protecting Our World’s Oldest Wild Bird
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Island Conservation, and our partners join together to restore Midway Atoll and protect seabirds…
February 19, 2019
Protecting Midway’s Seabirds
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released the final Environmental Assessment for the Midway Seabird Protection Project. Warning: Graphic…
February 15, 2019
Auckland Island: Conservation and Restoration
New conservation efforts on Auckland Island, New Zealand aim to restore native flora and fauna. The Sub-antarctic Islands of New Zealand have historically been home…
February 15, 2019
New Zealand Kea Nesting Success
Things are looking up for Endangered Kea populations in New Zealand where nesting success has suffered due to invasive predators,…
February 13, 2019
Biodiversity Conservation on a Newly-formed Island
The island of Hunga Tonga appeared four years ago due to volcanic activity and is rich with biodiversity worth protecting.…