November 27, 2019
In Search of Galápagos Short-eared Owls on Floreana Island
Island Conservation’s Paula Castaño shares her experience trapping and tracking Galápagos Short-eared Owls to learn their flight and behavior patterns…
November 26, 2019
Invasive Parakeets Disrupt Hawaii’s Agriculture
Community members look for solutions to the threat of invasive Rose-ringed Parakeets in Kauai which are impacting native wildlife and…
November 20, 2019
Genetic Bottleneck Threatens New Zealand’s Iconic Little Spotted Kiwi
The Little Spotted Kiwi was once the most abundant species of kiwi in New Zealand, but the introduction of invasive…
November 12, 2019
Island Conservation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Island Conservation has been awarded a four-star rating by Charity Navigator based on transparency and governance among other factors. Island…
November 11, 2019
Societal Understanding of Biodiversity is Key to Conservation
Research finds only one third of people have a general understanding of biodiversity which points to a need for increased…
November 8, 2019
Climate Change Skews Ratio of Female to Male Sea Turtle Hatchlings
New research finds Loggerhead Sea Turtle populations are becoming female-dominant as rising temperatures skew temperate sex determination. The Loggerhead Sea…
November 8, 2019
Technology Helps Control Invasive Lionfish Population
As invasive lionfish reach uncontrollable depths in the Atlantic, conservationists turn towards technology to control the population. The problem began…
November 7, 2019
Press Release: Opportunities and Knowledge Gaps in Gene Drive Research
Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Rodents (GBIRd) program partners evaluate the field of gene drive research for conservation and identify areas…
November 7, 2019
Midway at Night: the Stars, the Moon, and the Birds
The remote nature of Midway Atoll and the restriction of artificial light makes for a night of beautiful, bright stars.…