New Science: Seabirds on Restored Islands Boost Coral Reef Health
A new study reveals how seabirds, connector species between land and sea, play a huge role in the health of coral reefs!
Tag: Education
Healthy Oceans Need Healthy Islands
One of the most powerful ways to restore and protect our oceans is by restoring the island ecosystems that help nourish them!
Conservation Biology in the Classroom
Island Conservation Restoration Specialist Mele Khalsa visits a Hawaiian charter school classroom to educate students on native seabirds and the threats they face. By: Mele Khalsa I’m nervous. I’ve been staying up late for days—weeks really—since I’d first learned I was going to be presenting the Lehua Restoration Project to students from the Hawaiian language […]
Students Raise Awareness About Endangered Island Species
Students at Foothill Knolls Stem Academy of Innovation researched endangered island species and gave presentations to their community to raise awareness and support island restoration projects. By: Jennifer Morris At Foothill Knolls Stem Academy of Innovation, we believe children can save our world little by little and piece by piece. Project-based learning provides our students with authentic learning […]
New Zealand Schools and Government Partner to Protect Native Species
New Zealand schools team up with government to protect native plants and wildlife. In New Zealand, locals know how damaging invasive species can be. Recognizing the importance of local biodiversity and the opportunity to support native species, schools are teaming up with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. Many of our endemic wildlife species are on […]
Invasive Species and Seabirds Curriculum Debuts
A middle school educational program focused on Invasive Species and Seabirds will kick off this school year. A new Invasive Species and Seabirds curriculum has been developed for middle schools and it’s free to all educators! The curriculum was developed with an eye towards rural island communities’ middle schools, but will be of interest to […]