December 21, 2018
Islands Lost May Not Mean Species Lost – If We Act Now
As climate change progresses, researchers are concerned about the impacts severe weather events will have on islands, but there is…
December 3, 2018
Accounting for Species Origins in Biodiversity Assessments
Island Conservation staff and board members contribute to a formal comment published in PLOS One to emphasize the importance of separating…
October 19, 2018
Albatross-eating Mice Responsible for Two Million Fewer Seabird Chicks on UK Island Each Year
Invasive mice on Midway Atoll, Gough Island, and Marion Island have all begun to attack native albatross. In July 2020,…
October 17, 2018
Forbes: Does It Really Matter If Just One Species Goes Extinct?
Forbes features a case for protecting all species, especially on islands because, yes, it does matter if just one species goes…
August 27, 2018
Researchers Find Native Sea Urchins Can Save Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
After the introduction of invasive algae into Hawaii’s coral reefs, conservationists tried everything to remedy the problem. Now, they may…
July 17, 2018
Study Shows 5000% Increase in Native Trees on Rat-free Palmyra Atoll
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees following invasive species removal. Media Release New research published in…
July 12, 2018
Science has Spoken: Coral Reefs Thrive by Rat-free Islands
New research identifies the direct benefits to coral reef ecosystems and communities after invasive rat removal on islands. By: Emily…
July 11, 2018
WIRED: New Research Finds Invasive Rat Removal on Islands Benefits Coral Reefs
The science is in. Healthy, rat-free islands mean healthy coral reef biodiversity. Island Conservation’s Director of Science, Dr. Nick Holmes,…
April 13, 2018
Scientific Study Calls for Holistic Conservation Goals
Research highlights the importance of a holistic approach to invasive species conservation projects. After invasive species have been removed from…