Alex Wegmann

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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 PLOS ONE this week demonstrates dramatic positive benefits for native trees following rat removal at Palmyra Atoll, a magnificent National Wildlife Refuge and natural research laboratory located about 1000 miles south of Hawaii. In one of […]

Written by on July 17, 2018

Palmyra Atoll – A Hope Spot for the World’s Oceans

Palmyra Atoll has been declared a Hope Spot due to its diversity of life and critical importance to the health of the world’s oceans. Hope is key to conservation. Hope drives the ability for conservationists to continue working day after day to protect species, especially as species and ecosystems around the world experience drastic effects […]

Written by on April 27, 2018