June 24, 2019
Preventing 80 Extinctions on Islands by 2020
Removing invasive species from islands is one of the most effective conservation actions and new research identifies exactly how beneficial…
June 11, 2019
Research on Nesting Fantails Informs Conservation of Rare Birds
In New Zealand, conservationists are studying the nesting behavior of Fantails in hopes it will glean insights into the behavior…
May 14, 2019
Seabirds Enhance Coral Reef Growth: New Scientific Research
New scientific evidence highlights the correlation between islands with large seabird colonies and increased coral reef growth rates. While scientists…
April 12, 2019
Scaling Up in Island Conservation: Research and Lessons Learned
New publication features research by Island Conservation and partners on lessons learned in conservation. In 2017, at the third Island…
April 12, 2019
How Bird Feeders are Fostering an Awareness of Nature
Emerging research demonstrates the depth of connections formed between human beings and birds who visit their backyard feeders and how…
March 27, 2019
Invasive Rats—A Growing Threat to Sea Turtles
Conservationists are seeing an increase in the threat that invasive rats pose to sea turtle eggs and hatchlings on Tetiaroa…
March 26, 2019
169 Islands that Offer Hope for Stemming the Extinction Crisis
Nearly 10% of island extinctions can be prevented through the eradication of invasive mammals on 169 islands, global collaboration shows.…
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…
December 25, 2018
Research and Discoveries in Island Restoration in 2018
This year, Island Conservation, partners, and researchers around the world revealed new studies showing the cascading benefits of island restoration.…