Environment

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Midway: Edge of Tomorrow

Filmmaker Ian Shive talks about his new Midway Atoll documentary, “Midway: Edge of Tomorrow.” Ian Shive is a conservation filmmaker and photographer. Through his work Shive documents some of the world’s most pristine environments and brings to the public important conservation stories from around the globe. His recent expeditions to the remote marine monuments in […]

Written by on April 3, 2018

Philosophy Talks: Mind and Nature

Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about mind and nature. Does philosophy have a place in conservation? Philosophical inquiry can provide pathways to broader and clearer understandings of the daily efforts and deeper purposes of any pursuit, including conservation. The process of asking questions often gives rise to insight and […]

Written by on October 27, 2017

Philosophy Talks: Context and Values in Conservation

Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about the connection between philosophy and conservation. Does philosophy have a place in conservation? Philosophical inquiry can provide pathways to broader and clearer understandings of the daily efforts and deeper purposes of any pursuit, including conservation. The process of asking questions often gives rise […]

Written by on October 9, 2017

Lehua Island Project is Safe, Necessary

Makaala Kaaumoana, originally from Kaneaohe and now a resident of Kilauea, explains why the eradication effort on Lehua Island is safe and necessary. By: Makaala Kaaumoana Aloha Kauai friends and neighbors, please hear my voice. No one cares more about the health of the Kauai than I do. My husband was born in Kilauea and his […]

Written by on September 14, 2017

Dispelling the Confusion: “Non-native” vs “Invasive” Species

Confusion over terms “non-native” and “invasive” species puts wildlife at risk. As our planet approaches a potential sixth mass extinction, accurate information about environmental issues is more important than ever. Misinformation, such as that surrounding the meaning of “invasive” species, inhibits progress in biodiversity and habitat conservation. Utmost care and diligence must be taken in […]

Written by on July 18, 2017

Women’s History Month: Emily Heber & Rachel Carson

In honor of Women’s History Month, Emily Heber, Island Conservation Communications Specialist, reflects on a woman whose work inspires her to support the protection of endangered species. By: Emily Heber I do not have to look far to find women in science who embody what it means to make a difference in the world. These women are […]

Written by on March 8, 2017

2016 Island Conservation Highlights

We looked back at our blog posts this year, and found that there was plenty to celebrate! Take a look at these conservation highlights from 2016. Conservation Status and Population Size Improvements Bronx Zoo helps achieve downlisting from Critically Endangered to Endangered for Blue Iguanas. After a close call with extinction, Hawaiian Crows recover and […]

Written by on December 24, 2016

Living Planet Report 2016: Risk and Resilience in a New Era

The 2016 Living Planet Report, put together by the Zoological Society of London and World Wildlife Foundation, has been released. We are no longer a small world on a big planet. We are now a big world on a small planet, where we have reached a saturation point. Unsustainability at all scales, from localized deforestation […]

Written by on December 7, 2016

Islands: Isolated but not Immune

Though isolated, Earth’s remote islands are not immune to human impacts. When invasive species are accidentally or purposefully set loose on islands, they can profoundly alter the ecosystem balance established over millennia. Constrained to the span of the island, invasive rats, cats, pigs, goats, and other species quickly overwhelm the native plants and animals and trigger […]

Written by on August 22, 2016

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 […]

Written by on July 20, 2016

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