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Chilean Navy Collaborates with International NGO Island Conservation to Protect Endangered Species

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 […]

Written by on October 5, 2018

Finn the Wonder Dog Retires to Santa Cruz

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 […]

Written by on August 29, 2018

Insight through Seabird Flight for Black-browed Albatross

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 […]

Written by on June 22, 2018

One Dog that Saved an Island of Penguins

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 […]

Written by on June 11, 2018

Choros Island, Chile: Before and After Restoration

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 […]

Written by on April 24, 2018

Finn: The Wonder Dog that Traveled to Chile and Saved the Humboldt Penguins

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 […]

Written by on April 23, 2018

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