January 21, 2025
Ha’apai Islets boost Tonga’s Biodiversity Conservation Efforts with Invasive Species Removal
Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
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Our projects focus on working closely with local communities and global partners to remove introduced, damaging invasive species and accelerate the recovery of native plants and animals. By addressing these key environmental challenges, we improve coral reef health, enhance climate resilience, and bolster food security for island communities.
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Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
Read MoreA new home for an endangered snake is motivating collaboration in the Caribbean!
Read MoreOur projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
Read MoreMona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species--but it's in danger! Read about our project to…
Read MoreRead Coral Wolf's interview about the thrilling news of rare birds nesting on Kamaka
Read MoreEndangered Polynesian storm-petrels returning to Kamaka Island, French Polynesia within one month of social attraction tools being deployed. Polynesian…
Read MoreAudubon's Shearwaters are nesting on Desecheo Island for the first time ever! Read about how we used social attraction to…
Read MoreThree Island-Ocean Connection Challenge projects in the Republic of the Marshall Islands bring hope for low-lying coral atolls!
Read MorePart 1 of filmmaker Cece King's reflection on her time on Juan Fernandez Island in Chile, learning about conservation and…
Read MoreAfter decades of absence, rare Peruvian Diving-Petrels have returned to nest on Pajaros Uno island, recently free from invasive predators!
Read MoreRead the account of citizen scientist Jim Torgerson's journey to Kamaka to help save Polynesian Storm-petrels!
Read MoreFive native finch species were released on Floreana Island, forecasting success for the largest conservation project in the Galapagos!
Read MoreEndangered Seabird Population Flourishing on Chilean Island for First Time in Decades Thanks to Invasive Rabbit Removal
Read MoreA recent article in Canadian Wildlife Magazine spotlights Island Conservation's work on Hawadax and around the world!
Read MoreA restoration effort on Tuvalu brings new hope for a low-lying atoll plagued by invasive rats.
Read MoreBy: Paul Jacques, Island Restoration Specialist In March this year I first set foot on the coral sand beach of…
Read MoreIsland community partners with international organizations to restore biodiversity and build climate resiliency by removing invasive rats. Native plants and…
Read MoreIsland Conservation’s Palau Program Manager, Loyola Darius, shares the story of recovery on Ngeanges Island and Kayangel Atoll after the…
Read MoreSeabirds are once again thriving thanks to the successful removal of invasive rats In its efforts to adapt to climate…
Read MoreIsland Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with a growing cadre of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge…
Read MoreHigh above the ocean and carved within limestone cliffs in the north-west of Ulong Island lie ancient caves that contain…
Read MoreThree years of planning, several weeks of intense field work and more than 500 drone flights were required to complete…
Read MoreIsland Conservation is releasing a request for information from companies that can supply aerial application services for the removal of…
Read MoreWhat happens when you remove predatory rats from an island where native birds are constantly threatened, their eggs are eaten,…
Read MoreThe Mona Iguana (Cyclura stejnegeri) is a Critically Endangered species of lizard found only on Mona Island, Puerto Rico. It…
Read MoreTwo species that were previously extinct on the Galapagos Islands have reappeared a decade after an invasive predator population was…
Read MoreThis article is a reprint from Newsweek published on December 12, 2022 by Aristos Georgiou. You can find the press…
Read MoreOur fearless Island Restoration Specialist dedicates so much of his time and expertise in the field – all to protect…
Read MoreThe Gough Island Restoration Programme (GIRP) is arguably the most significant eradication project to be implemented in 2021. Island Conservation…
Read MoreMedia contact: Claudio Uribe - claudio.uribe@islandconservation.org Photos available Two years after implementing the rodent eradication program on Seymour Norte and…
Read MoreThe New York Times features the world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom the Laysan Albatross who has hatched a new…
Read MoreFive years after the ground-breaking invasive rat removal program in the Acteon-Gambier Islands, a monitoring mission takes the pulse of…
Read MoreAs Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. The first project of its…
Read MoreMarquesan Island Teuaua cleared of invasive rats to protect native seabirds. This action will protect nationally significant populations of Sooty…
Read MoreNew research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees following invasive species removal. Media Release New research published in…
Read MoreMonitoring results from Antipodes Island, New Zealand indicate recovery of native insects and birds after the successful removal of invasive…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Island species are recovering following the largest rat removal project in history. By: Emma Marris A remote, freezing,…
Read MoreWatching an island recover after conservation intervention is a welcome challenge for scientists. Islands are well known for their vibrant,…
Read MoreScientists and traditional-knowledge keepers endeavor to restore the natural and cultural landscapes of the Haida Gwaii archipelago in British Columbia.…
Read MoreResearchers have found new species of plants never before seen on San Nicolas Island and believe this could inform knowledge…
Read MoreAfter years of speculation, researchers have confirmed that Hawai’i’s only land mammal, the Endangered Hoary Bat, still lives on Kaho’olawe…
Read MoreLoop Tonga recently covered our successful operation to protect native biodiversity on the islands of Malinoa and Motu Tapu in Tonga, Polynesia…
Read MoreVersión en Español Chile Designates Largest Marine Protected Area in South America Can you imagine a marine park the size of…
Read MoreAllen Cay, The Bahamas was declared free of damaging, invasive house mice today by a partnership restoring the Cay’s natural…
Read MoreIsland Restoration Project in French Polynesia Officially Declared a Success. A recent expedition to Tahanea by our colleagues at Simon…
Read MoreNo featured image available.
Press Release Isla de la Plata, Ecuador is a small island (1,420 ha) that is part of the Machalilla National…
Read MoreOur work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
Read MoreA new home for an endangered snake is motivating collaboration in the Caribbean!
Read MoreOur projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
Read MoreMona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species--but it's in danger! Read about our project to…
Read MoreRead Coral Wolf's interview about the thrilling news of rare birds nesting on Kamaka
Read MoreEndangered Polynesian storm-petrels returning to Kamaka Island, French Polynesia within one month of social attraction tools being deployed. Polynesian…
Read MoreAudubon's Shearwaters are nesting on Desecheo Island for the first time ever! Read about how we used social attraction to…
Read MoreThree Island-Ocean Connection Challenge projects in the Republic of the Marshall Islands bring hope for low-lying coral atolls!
Read MorePart 1 of filmmaker Cece King's reflection on her time on Juan Fernandez Island in Chile, learning about conservation and…
Read MoreAfter decades of absence, rare Peruvian Diving-Petrels have returned to nest on Pajaros Uno island, recently free from invasive predators!
Read MoreRead the account of citizen scientist Jim Torgerson's journey to Kamaka to help save Polynesian Storm-petrels!
Read MoreFive native finch species were released on Floreana Island, forecasting success for the largest conservation project in the Galapagos!
Read MoreEndangered Seabird Population Flourishing on Chilean Island for First Time in Decades Thanks to Invasive Rabbit Removal
Read MoreA recent article in Canadian Wildlife Magazine spotlights Island Conservation's work on Hawadax and around the world!
Read MoreA restoration effort on Tuvalu brings new hope for a low-lying atoll plagued by invasive rats.
Read MoreBy: Paul Jacques, Island Restoration Specialist In March this year I first set foot on the coral sand beach of…
Read MoreIsland community partners with international organizations to restore biodiversity and build climate resiliency by removing invasive rats. Native plants and…
Read MoreIsland Conservation’s Palau Program Manager, Loyola Darius, shares the story of recovery on Ngeanges Island and Kayangel Atoll after the…
Read MoreSeabirds are once again thriving thanks to the successful removal of invasive rats In its efforts to adapt to climate…
Read MoreIsland Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with a growing cadre of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge…
Read MoreHigh above the ocean and carved within limestone cliffs in the north-west of Ulong Island lie ancient caves that contain…
Read MoreThree years of planning, several weeks of intense field work and more than 500 drone flights were required to complete…
Read MoreIsland Conservation is releasing a request for information from companies that can supply aerial application services for the removal of…
Read MoreWhat happens when you remove predatory rats from an island where native birds are constantly threatened, their eggs are eaten,…
Read MoreThe Mona Iguana (Cyclura stejnegeri) is a Critically Endangered species of lizard found only on Mona Island, Puerto Rico. It…
Read MoreTwo species that were previously extinct on the Galapagos Islands have reappeared a decade after an invasive predator population was…
Read MoreThis article is a reprint from Newsweek published on December 12, 2022 by Aristos Georgiou. You can find the press…
Read MoreOur fearless Island Restoration Specialist dedicates so much of his time and expertise in the field – all to protect…
Read MoreThe Gough Island Restoration Programme (GIRP) is arguably the most significant eradication project to be implemented in 2021. Island Conservation…
Read MoreMedia contact: Claudio Uribe - claudio.uribe@islandconservation.org Photos available Two years after implementing the rodent eradication program on Seymour Norte and…
Read MoreThe New York Times features the world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom the Laysan Albatross who has hatched a new…
Read MoreFive years after the ground-breaking invasive rat removal program in the Acteon-Gambier Islands, a monitoring mission takes the pulse of…
Read MoreAs Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. The first project of its…
Read MoreMarquesan Island Teuaua cleared of invasive rats to protect native seabirds. This action will protect nationally significant populations of Sooty…
Read MoreNew research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees following invasive species removal. Media Release New research published in…
Read MoreMonitoring results from Antipodes Island, New Zealand indicate recovery of native insects and birds after the successful removal of invasive…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Island species are recovering following the largest rat removal project in history. By: Emma Marris A remote, freezing,…
Read MoreWatching an island recover after conservation intervention is a welcome challenge for scientists. Islands are well known for their vibrant,…
Read MoreScientists and traditional-knowledge keepers endeavor to restore the natural and cultural landscapes of the Haida Gwaii archipelago in British Columbia.…
Read MoreResearchers have found new species of plants never before seen on San Nicolas Island and believe this could inform knowledge…
Read MoreAfter years of speculation, researchers have confirmed that Hawai’i’s only land mammal, the Endangered Hoary Bat, still lives on Kaho’olawe…
Read MoreLoop Tonga recently covered our successful operation to protect native biodiversity on the islands of Malinoa and Motu Tapu in Tonga, Polynesia…
Read MoreVersión en Español Chile Designates Largest Marine Protected Area in South America Can you imagine a marine park the size of…
Read MoreAllen Cay, The Bahamas was declared free of damaging, invasive house mice today by a partnership restoring the Cay’s natural…
Read MoreIsland Restoration Project in French Polynesia Officially Declared a Success. A recent expedition to Tahanea by our colleagues at Simon…
Read MoreNo featured image available.
Press Release Isla de la Plata, Ecuador is a small island (1,420 ha) that is part of the Machalilla National…
Read MoreSee the latest updates from the field.
January 21, 2025
Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
January 6, 2025
Some truly good news to brighten your day. Enjoy these stories of people helping to heal the natural world--and succeeding!
December 23, 2024
A new home for an endangered snake is motivating collaboration in the Caribbean!
November 18, 2024
Our projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
November 18, 2024
Mona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species--but it's in danger! Read about our project to protect this beautiful, biodiverse island.
November 13, 2024
Read Coral Wolf's interview about the thrilling news of rare birds nesting on Kamaka
October 29, 2024
Audubon's Shearwaters are nesting on Desecheo Island for the first time ever! Read about how we used social attraction to bring them home.
August 27, 2024
Three Island-Ocean Connection Challenge projects in the Republic of the Marshall Islands bring hope for low-lying coral atolls!
July 3, 2024
A new article in Caribbean Ornithology heralds the success of one of our most exciting restoration projects: Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico!
June 5, 2024
A recent monitoring trip to Late Island shows promising results!
June 4, 2024
Part 1 of filmmaker Cece King's reflection on her time on Juan Fernandez Island in Chile, learning about conservation and community!
May 28, 2024
After decades of absence, rare Peruvian Diving-Petrels have returned to nest on Pajaros Uno island, recently free from invasive predators!
May 6, 2024
Our team returns from Late Island, Tonga with reports that our conservation actions work! Read notes from our Conservation Impact Director!
April 30, 2024
What does an Island Conservation project sound like? Listen to the new episode of Voice of Tangaroa to get the inside scoop on Late Island!
April 2, 2024
Loosiep Island in Ulithi Atoll, Yap State, is now confirmed to be free from damaging invasive species!
Everything is connected.
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge is a catalytic global initiative co-founded by Island Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography that brings together diverse partners to benefit islands and oceans. Now, with a collective of over fifty partners from across the globe, we are on our way to accomplishing our shared goal.
40 Islands by 2030.
Alongside our partners, we are restoring at least 40 globally significant island-ocean ecosystems from ridge to reef by 2030 to benefit people, wildlife, and our planet.
Find out how close we are to our goal and how to get involved by visiting the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge.
Curious to see what real, tangible impact looks like? Check out how we’re transforming island-ocean ecosystems, creating lasting change felt across the globe.
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January 23, 2025
A new plant species has been described--showing just how important islands are for global plant biodiversity!
January 21, 2025
Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
January 15, 2025
We're joining the Global Rewilding Alliance, a network of environmental organizations around the world!