Island Conservation
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 […]
The science is in. Healthy, rat-free islands mean healthy coral reef biodiversity. Island Conservation’s Director of Science, Dr. Nick Holmes, discusses this new study in WIRED. Invasive rats are one of the greatest threats facing global seabird populations. And, it turns out the presence of invasive rats on an island affects not only terrestrial species, […]
Palmyra Atoll has been declared a Hope Spot due to its diversity of life and critical importance to the health of the world’s oceans. Hope is key to conservation. Hope drives the ability for conservationists to continue working day after day to protect species, especially as species and ecosystems around the world experience drastic effects […]
Mexico declares four marine protected areas at United Nations Biodiversity Conference. On December 6, 2016, Mexico designated four marine protected areas covering 5.75 million hectares. This “Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve” will protect 21 islands, 97 islets and surrounding sea areas through multiple-use zoning, which includes protection of fishing grounds for local fishermen and habitats for […]