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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

Seabird Nesting Habitat Saved in the Humboldt Reserve

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 […]

Written by on April 17, 2019

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