Island Conservation
Island Conservation’s partners at Pacific Rim Conservation help restore Hawaii’s imperiled seabird colonies using social attraction and translocation techniques. Published by: The RevelatorWritten by: Lorraine Boissoneault Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats? It’s a quiet May morning on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. […]
From remote islands to our own backyards, invasive species threaten native plants and wildlife. These are 10 of the most unwanted and threatening invasive species throughout the world. 1. Yellow Crazy Ants Yellow Crazy Ants, believed to be native to West Africa, have been dispersed by human transportation systems to remote islands around the world, […]
2017 was a profound year for island research and discoveries around the world. By: Emily Heber Hawaiian Seabird’s in Urgent Need of Protection Two native Hawaiian seabird species, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red-listed Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Endangered Newell’s Shearwater are experiencing steep decline according to a new research paper published in The Condor. The paper, titled “Declining […]
Grant Sizemore, Director of American Bird Conservancy’s Invasive Species Programs and the owner of an indoor cat, explains the threats invasive feral cats pose to island wildlife and what individuals can do to save native species. By: Grant Sizemore Domestic cats (Felis catus) are among the world’s most beloved pet animals, but our affiliation with […]
Translocation is being used as a tool to protect Hawai’i’s native seabirds from invasive species, but this is only one part of a much larger conservation effort. Two of Hawai’i’s most endangered seabirds are getting much-needed help to prevent further population declines. The Endangered Newell’s Shearwater and the Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel are flagship species on […]
Lehua Island Restoration Project aims to protect native Hawaiian seabird nesting habitat. What would happen to all the migratory birds if they didn’t have islands to rest and nest on? Islands are critically important land masses for birds that fly long distances over the open ocean. Without these safe rest stops and nesting sites, migration and […]
The Lehua Island Restoration Project aims to protect Hawai’i’s native seabirds, such as the Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Bulwer’s Petrel, and support island biodiversity. Islands are home to 20% of all bird, reptile, and plant species, but invasive species threaten the biodiversity of many islands around the world. Lehua Island is no exception and is […]
Research has revealed alarming rates of decline for Hawai’i-endemic seabirds, but conservation efforts are building momentum and offer hope for these threatened species. By: André Raine Kaua’i’s endangered seabirds are facing catastrophic declines, as our new paper in the journal Condor shows. Using data from radar surveys conducted between 1993 and 2013, we found that […]
Hawai’i takes steps to promote sustainability in the Aloha+ Challenge with an ambitious plan that aims to protect people and the natural environment. Hawai’i is taking action to promote sustainability and support local communities with a new and ambitious set of conservation goals. The Sustainable Hawai’i Initiative aims to protect local resources and facilitate sustainable […]