October 3, 2016
Project to Free South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands of Invasive Plants is Underway
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands appoints Indigena Biosecurity International to deliver a five year non-native…
October 3, 2016
People and Native Species of Hawaii Disturbed by Invasive Fire Ants
Invasive ants are wreaking havoc on the Hawaiian Islands. David Moverly, the Invasive Species Advisor for the Secretariat of the…
October 3, 2016
Hawai’i’s Deep Sea Might Help Explain Ecological Paradox
Researchers have returned from a deep-sea expedition hoping to explain why the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands are so biologically rich. There’s…
October 3, 2016
New Zealand Wētā: Endemic, Diverse, Endangered
Wētā are giant insects that live in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world. There are many subspecies of Wētā; these…
October 3, 2016
Controversial New Zealand Alpine Parrot Nears Extinction
The polarized New Zealand Alpine Parrot, “Kea”, faces extinction due to invasive species and other threats. Kea are one of…
October 2, 2016
Better Biosecurity: A Cornerstone of Hawai’i’s Ecological Health
Organizations in Hawai’i combine forces to safeguard native species by developing better biosecurity. Hawaii is home to a diverse array of…
October 2, 2016
Conservationists Collaborate to Protect Key Biodiversity Areas
BirdLife International and other conservation organizations collaborate to identify, map, monitor, and conserve Key Biodiversity Areas around the world. A…
September 21, 2016
Captive Breeding Success for Critically Endangered Island Species “Tree Lobster”
The Critically Endangered Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, once believed to be extinct, is being successfully bred in captivity. The…
September 21, 2016
Birds at the Edge: The Plight of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers
Hawai’i’s iconic Honeycreepers face a number of threats. To avoid extinction, these beautiful native birds are in need of immediate…