November 6, 2017
Embracing the Ethics of Conservation
Island Conservation and animal welfare organizations formalize wildlife control ethics guidelines, and urge others to integrate these principles into their…
October 27, 2017
Philosophy Talks: Mind and Nature
Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about mind and nature. Does philosophy have a place…
October 9, 2017
Philosophy Talks: Context and Values in Conservation
Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about the connection between philosophy and conservation. Does philosophy…
August 1, 2017
Can Conservation Biology Survive the Anthropocene?
Jon Hoekstra, Executive Director of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and Island Conservation board member explains the damaging role…
July 18, 2017
Dispelling the Confusion: “Non-native” vs “Invasive” Species
Confusion over terms “non-native” and “invasive” species puts wildlife at risk. As our planet approaches a potential sixth mass extinction,…
May 30, 2017
Children, Perception, and the Future of Conservation
Researchers explore the conservation values of children in North Carolina and in the Bahamas to better understand priorities for future generations. Our…
April 19, 2017
A Wholesome Plan to Protect Half the Earth
Conservation Biologist Dena Spatz reflects on the Biodiversity Days Conference and the “Half-Earth” project sparked by scientist E.O. Wilson. By: Dena…
April 12, 2017
Bright Spots Tells a Story of Hope for the Natural World
The short film Bright Spots by animator Jilli Rose features Nick Holmes, Director of Science for Island Conservation, and shares a…
February 15, 2017
New Paper Establishes Ethics for Wildlife Control
A new research paper titled “International consensus principles for ethical wildlife control” published in the journal Conservation Biology concerns ethics…