Island Conservation
As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. The introduction of invasive rabbits devastated native Humboldt Penguin and Diving Petrel populations on Choros and Chañaral, but now species have a chance to thrive. Six hundred miles north of Santiago, Chile, you’ll find Choros and Chañaral Islands, which are […]
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have decided to extend their Marine Protected Area as well as expand no-take zones. The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia has experienced astonishing restoration efforts over the years. Chief among them, the removal of invasive rats which has allowed the island’s biodiversity and native wildlife to recover. Island […]
Invasive species, pollution, and over-fishing threaten Robinson Crusoe Island but the local community, the Chilean government, and international NGOs are working tirelessly to conserve and protect it. Robinson Crusoe is known to many as a castaway and the protagonist of the beloved fiction story of the same name. Robinson Crusoe Island, which is named for […]
The Navy provided transportation, security, and logistical support for a scientific expedition dedicated to managing the threats faced by unique plants and animals on San Ambrosio Island, Chile. Contact: In U.S.: Island Conservation Director of Communications, Sally Esposito, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, + 1 706 969 2783 In Chile: Island Conservation Communications Consultant, Barbara Partarrieu, partabar@gmail.com, +569 8232 […]
Finn the Wonder Dog has retired from his years of service as a conservation detection dog and is now living a life of luxury in Santa Cruz, California. Do you remember Finn the Wonder Dog? Finn is a trained detection dog that has helped Island Conservation and other conservation organizations confirm the successful removal of […]
Discovery of a tagged Black-browed Albatross serves as a reminder that seabird conservation requires a multi-faceted approach. On a remote island located halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica, seabirds are thriving. Macquarie Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vital to many seabird populations including Black-browed Albatross. Macquarie Island was once overrun by invasive […]
Watch and learn about Finn the Wonder Dog and his journey that helped save the Humboldt National Reserve. Finn is no ordinary dog. He is a detection dog, specially trained to sniff out invasive rabbits. You might wonder, “How does a dog come to be a detection dog?” Well, like many dogs, Finn was rescued […]
Watching an island recover after conservation intervention is a welcome challenge for scientists. Islands are well known for their vibrant, unique native plants and wildlife. Unfortunately, many island ecosystems around the world are unraveling due to the presence of invasive species. Invasive species prey on native wildlife, decimate native vegetation, and outcompete the island’s native […]
El Definido shares the story of Finn the Wonder Dog and how he helped save the Humboldt Penguins and Peruvian Diving-petrels of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, Chile. By: María Victoria Coutts Efforts to remove invasive rabbits that plagued the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, Chile, have been declared successful, meaning today, the region’s native seabirds have […]
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) […]