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Island Conservation
Tetiaroa Atoll serves as a living laboratory for the restoration of terrestrial and marine ecosystems throughout French Polynesia. After landing in Tahiti, it takes just a short 20-minute plane ride to experience the isolated paradise of Tetiaroa Atoll, famously known for its incredible biodiversity and as the location of The Brando Luxury Eco-Resort. The atoll […]
Research finds that healthy, robust seabird populations play a key role in the resiliency of coral reefs and point to invasive species removal as an important method for restoring marine ecosystems. Throughout humanity’s exploration of Earth, we have consistently transported invasive species around the world, such as invasive rats to island ecosystems. Invasive rats quickly […]
Midway Atoll is home to more than 3 million birds but the marine biodiversity of the surrounding coral reefs is equally amazing. Beyond the blanket of several million birds atop three small islands lies an abundant and diverse marine world. Midway’s atoll is situated within a large, elliptical barrier reef measuring about 5 miles in […]
New scientific evidence highlights the correlation between islands with large seabird colonies and increased coral reef growth rates. While scientists have long known that seabird presence is necessary for supporting marine ecosystem health, no previous study had looked at the effects of seabird nutrients on coral growth rates. A collaborative research effort brings to light […]
Successes in conservation are worth celebrating on Earth Day and every day—here are six stories of extinctions prevented and the species we can save if we act now. 1. Anacapa Island, California Channel Islands, USA Island Conservation’s first US-based project restored nesting habitat for native Scripps’s Murrelets and helped prevent their Endangered listing. 2. Hawadax […]
As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. Palmyra Atoll sees a 5000% increase in native trees recruitment, proving the far-reaching impacts of conservation. The magnificent and unique Palmyra Atoll forms part of the Line Islands Archipelago, lying some 1,000 miles southwest of Hawai’i in the Central Pacific […]
The Santa Cruz Sentinel features the history and impact of Island Conservation on islands around the world. By: Ross Clark Habitat restoration involves the removal of human landform changes and non-native plant and animal species that have led to a loss of natural habitats and native species. The process of restoration is often slow, challenged […]
This year, Island Conservation, partners, and researchers around the world revealed new studies showing the cascading benefits of island restoration. Here are just a few of the publications that show the need for and lasting impact of island restoration. Island Conservation biologist finds a 5000% increase in native tree recruitment on invasive rat-free Palmyra Atoll. […]
After the introduction of invasive algae into Hawaii’s coral reefs, conservationists tried everything to remedy the problem. Now, they may have found a solution – native sea urchins. Invasive species are a pervasive problem in ecosystems around the world and many of them have spread to these regions due to human activity or lack of […]
New research identifies the direct benefits to coral reef ecosystems and communities after invasive rat removal on islands. By: Emily Heber Islands only make up approximately 5% of the earth’s land mass but they are home to 20% of the world’s biodiversity and 41% of the world’s Critically Endangered and Endangered species. Invasive species are […]