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Birds Thrive Five Years After Restoration on Acteon and Gambier Islands

Five years after the ground-breaking invasive rat removal program in the Acteon-Gambier Islands, a monitoring mission takes the pulse of the wildlife recovery. Five years after a vast rat removal operation on Acteon and Gambier islands, by an international conservation team, endangered bird populations are on the rise and still, there are no signs of […]

Written by on December 22, 2020

How the Tutururu Became the Bellwether for Threatened Species in Acteon and Gambier

As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. The Acteon and Gambier Archipelagos are home to a wide array of threatened, endemic wildlife, but the removal of invasive species has brought about new hope for native birds. Only 150 of the Critically Endangered Polynesian Ground-doves, known locally as […]

Written by on April 16, 2019

169 Islands that Offer Hope for Stemming the Extinction Crisis

Nearly 10% of island extinctions can be prevented through the eradication of invasive mammals on 169 islands, global collaboration shows. Embargoed Until March 27, 2019, 2 PM EST/11 AM PST Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, +1 (706) 969-2783Resources:Interviews, Infographic, Photography (Floreana Island, Gough Island, Selkirk Island, Lehua Island, Cabritos Island), B-roll, 169 Islands List […]

Written by on March 26, 2019

Projet d’éradication des rats envahissants pour la protection des oiseaux marins aux Marquises : les premières réussites !

Teuaua rendue indemne de rats afin de protéger les oiseaux marins de l’archipel des Marquises.         Ce projet a permis de protéger les colonies locales importantes de Sternes fuligineuses, Pétrels de Bulwer ainsi que d’autres espèces d’oiseaux marins. La restauration de Teuaua est la première étape d’un projet de grande ampleur : la restauration – prochainement aux […]

Written by on February 8, 2019

Press Release: First Successful Rat Removal Project in the Marquesas Protects Seabird Populations

Marquesan Island Teuaua cleared of invasive rats to protect native seabirds. This action will protect nationally significant populations of Sooty Terns, Bulwers Petrels, and other seabirds. Teuaua is a stepping stone to the restoration of larger, more complex islands within the Marquesas Archipelago. The Teuaua project was logistically complex, requiring skill, tenacity, and the resolve […]

Written by on February 8, 2019

International Team Removes Invasive Rats to Protect Food Supplies, Livelihoods, and Native Wildlife on Tropical Pacific Island

If successful, this will be the first inhabited island within Palau to be cleared of rats. For Release May 8, 2018 Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, Director of Communications and Marketing, +1 706-969-2783, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org Shaun Hurrell, BirdLife International, Communications, +44 1223 747555, shaun.hurrell@birdlife.org Resources: Interviews, Photos, B-roll Residents of Kayangel Atoll in the Pacific nation […]

Written by on May 8, 2018

Rare Image Captured of Critically Endangered Mascarene Petrel

Researchers discover and photograph an egg-carrying Critically Endangered Mascarene Petrel in flight. By: Adrian Long An expedition to find the Critically Endangered Mascarene Petrel at sea has returned with new information on one of the world’s least-known seabirds. Incredibly they have photographed a female bird where the egg is an obvious protrusion in the contour of her […]

Written by on April 13, 2018

Cousin Island Celebrates after 50 years of Conservation Success

Seychelles Cousin Island has been an important nature reserve for 50 years and has helped save an endemic warbler from extinction. Seychelles Cousin Island is celebrating its 50th year anniversary since its designation as a nature reserve. Cousin Island is a small granitic island lying a little over a mile west of Praslin, which is […]

Written by on February 8, 2018

The Approach to Climate Change Resilience You Hadn’t Thought Of

There’s a powerful way to support wildlife and communities facing climate change impacts, but not many people are talking about it yet. By: Ray Nias Island residents and native species are on the frontlines of climate change impacts, and this conservation intervention can be life-changing for today’s most vulnerable communities and ecosystems. You’re likely familiar […]

Written by on December 18, 2017

Wake-up Call for Imperiled Species!

Conservationists, including Island Conservation’s Director of Science Nick Holmes, speak at the Island Invasives Conference 2017 press briefing. How early would you get up to prevent extinctions? Whether we’re filming the dramatic recovery of Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, or participating in an international online press conference, a 04:30 wakeup call is par for the course […]

Written by on June 30, 2017

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