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Gough Island: Preventing the extinction of the Tristan albatross

The Gough Island Restoration Programme (GIRP) is arguably the most significant eradication project to be implemented in 2021. Island Conservation was honored to serve as a supporting partner to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RPSB) and the Government of Tristan de Cunha as they undertook this incredibly ambitious project. I was given […]

Written by on December 9, 2021

Birding in Quarantine: One Man’s Sparrow is Another Man’s Albatross!

Island Conservation project manager Wes Jolley shares his birding experience from a hotel in South Africa where he is quarantining before traveling for Gough Island. This is my first time in South Africa, and one of my hopes to keep me sane during quarantine was to see some new birds. One of the great things […]

Written by on May 20, 2021

Preventing Seabird Extinction on Gough Island

Endangered seabirds including MacGillivray’s Prion, are inching closer to extinction on Gough Island, and removing invasive mice will be a saving grace for these birds. Gough Island in the South Atlantic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to around 8 million seabirds including the Tristan albatross (Diomedea dabbenena), Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta), and Atlantic […]

Written by on April 5, 2021

South Georgia: The First Hurdle in Saving Britain’s Islands

Following the largest rat removal project in history, South Georgia Island is now beginning to recover and flourish, with efforts to maintain biosecurity going strong. Three years ago, South Georgia Island, a remote and lush paradise for all kinds of wildlife, was declared completely free of invasive rats. Positioned only 800 miles southeast of the […]

Written by on April 1, 2021

Endangered Wildlife: Unseen Victims of Coronavirus

Measures taken to stop the spread of Coronavirus are having unintended consequences for wildlife and biodiversity conservation that could take years to repair. In the wake of shelter-in-place orders, stories have emerged of coyotes exploring empty beaches in the San Francisco Bay and goats roaming city centers. Still, freed from human intervention, not all species […]

Written by on May 15, 2020

Celebrating World Albatross Day

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels launches World Albatross Day on June 19th, 2020. Island Conservation’s mission is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. We work with local communities, government management agencies and conservation organizations on islands with the greatest potential for preventing the extinction of globally threatened species. We develop comprehensive […]

Written by on January 17, 2020

Footage Captures Invasive Mice Attacking Adult Albatross on Gough Island

New video footage captured from the UK Overseas Territory of Gough Island in the South Atlantic shows mice attacking adult albatross. Warning: Graphic video. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Last year a study, published by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, found that invasive mice are responsible for two million fewer seabird chicks on […]

Written by on December 17, 2019

New Research: Eight Priority Islands for Restoration

New research published in PLOS ONE prioritizes islands where the removal of invasive species is feasible and will prevent extinctions. Research published in PLOS ONE and led by Island Conservation staff identified 169 islands where the removal of invasive species by 2030 would benefit 9.4% of Earth’s highly threatened animals. Restoration of 107 of these […]

Written by on July 2, 2019

169 Islands that Offer Hope for Stemming the Extinction Crisis

Nearly 10% of island extinctions can be prevented through the eradication of invasive mammals on 169 islands, global collaboration shows. Embargoed Until March 27, 2019, 2 PM EST/11 AM PST Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, +1 (706) 969-2783Resources:Interviews, Infographic, Photography (Floreana Island, Gough Island, Selkirk Island, Lehua Island, Cabritos Island), B-roll, 169 Islands List […]

Written by on March 26, 2019

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