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Piecing Together Island and Ocean Health

New study provides further evidence supporting the connection between predator-free islands and richer sea life. Researchers publish the latest evidence connecting terrestrial and ocean health in a study of four islands in the Mercury Archipelago off the Coromandel. The study analyzes the effects of seabird guano on terrestrial and marine health. Seabird populations are unique, […]

Written by on April 1, 2021

Paving the Way for Climate Science on Palmyra Atoll

A hub for scientific research, Palmyra proves to be important for our understanding of climate science and ecosystem resilience. Located 1,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, Palmyra Atoll is an important biodiversity hotspot and a scientific hub for ecological and climate change research. Palmyra’s extreme isolation makes the atoll sensitive as an environment, however, it also […]

Written by on March 23, 2021