Our new online shop is live!
Island Conservation
New research seeks to determine the role management of invasive coconut palms should play in island restoration. Historically, the conversion of land on islands into coconut palm plantations—in many cases a non-native species, has outcompeted native plants and became an invasive—degrading habitat for many seabird populations. Today, these impoverished ecosystems still pose a very real […]
Research finds that healthy, robust seabird populations play a key role in the resiliency of coral reefs and point to invasive species removal as an important method for restoring marine ecosystems. Throughout humanity’s exploration of Earth, we have consistently transported invasive species around the world, such as invasive rats to island ecosystems. Invasive rats quickly […]
The Tetiaroa Society, Island Conservation, and partners evaluate and implement the restoration of Tetiaroa Atoll to restore native habitat. Tetiaroa Atoll, French Polynesia, is famous for its luxury resort inspired by Marlon Brando, who purchased Tetiaroa’s islets after filming Mutiny on the Bounty in Tahiti. However, these islands are also home to important native wildlife. […]
British Indian Ocean Territory, 10 April 2017: Conservationists from the Chagos Conservation Trust announce the first successful removal of invasive black rats in the Chagos Archipelago. Success! Conservationists with the Chagos Conservation Trust (CCT) are celebrating the news of a successful restoration mission to remove invasive rats from Ile Vache Marine. The Chagos Archipelago region rests just […]