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Peruvian Diving-petrel Downlisted—A Case Study in Preventing Extinctions

Peruvian Diving-petrel downlisted by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature following the removal of invasive species from critical island habitats resulting in an increasing population. Released: Tuesday, March 23rd at 9am PSTMedia Contact: Emily Heber, Island Conservation – emily.heber@islandconservation.org, +1 831-316-4047Resources: Interviews, photos, and audio recordings. The Peruvian Diving-petrel, also known as the […]

Written by on March 23, 2021

Dreams Become Reality: Peruvian Diving-petrels Return to Chañaral Island, Chile

Island Conservation and Chile’s National Forestry Corporation are reviving the Endangered Peruvian Diving-petrel population on Chañaral Island, Chile which has been abandoned since the introduction of invasive species. The Peruvian Diving-petrel is a small member of the order Procellariiformes, a group of seabirds highly vulnerable to the effects of invasive alien species. Most species in […]

Written by on December 10, 2019

Social Attraction: Reviving Long-lost Seabird Colonies

After the successful removal of invasive species from Desecheo and Chañaral Islands, Island Conservation and our partners are using social attraction to restore long-lost seabird colonies. Invasive species are one of the leading threats to seabird colonies around the world–predating eggs, chicks, and adults while destroying native vegetation. Luckily, removing invasive species from islands is […]

Written by on December 3, 2019

Mother Nature Network Features Finn the Wonder Dog

Mother Nature Network shares the story of Finn the Wonder Dog and his part in restoring the Humboldt Penguin Reserve in Chile. By: Jaymi Heimbuch If Old Yeller were transported to modern times, he might find a job saving wildlife. And his name might be Finn. Two conservation groups — Chile’s National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) […]

Written by on April 11, 2018

Explore the Humboldt Archipelago Hope Spot, Chile

Humboldt Archipelago in Chile has been deemed a Hope Spot! International non-profit Mission Blue has officially declared the Humboldt Archipelago as a Hope Spot. This recognizes the area as one of the most ecologically diverse and biologically important regions along the Chilean Coast. This ecosystem supports important species such as the IUCN Vulnerable Humboldt Penguin and the IUCN Endangered Peruvian Diving-petrel. […]

Written by on April 4, 2018

Conservation Success in Chile Featured on The Nature Conservancy Blog

The Nature Conservancy’s Cool Green Science features an article by Ted Williams about the inspiring story of ecological recovery on Chañaral and Choros Islands, Chile. By: Ted Williams Early in the 20th century settlers on the islands of Chañaral and Choros off northern Chile had a brainstorm: They’d create a ready supply of fresh meat by unleashing European […]

Written by on February 27, 2018

A Century Later, Hope Resurfaces for Threatened Seabirds After Invasive Rabbit Removal

First Successful Restoration of Chilean National Reserve Protects Rare Seabirds and Local Fishing Communities For Release Feb. 13, 2018 Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, Director of Communications and Marketing, +1 706-969-2783, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org Resources: Interviews, Photos, Video, B-roll, Versión en Español In just under two years of intensive ecological restoration, conservationists redirected two extinction-bound Chilean seabirds […]

Written by on February 7, 2018