Island Conservation
One year after the release of 11 Alalā to the Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve, Hawaii conservationists have just released 5 more individuals. Since 2002 the Hawaiian Crow also known as the Alalā has been considered Extinct in the Wild, but throughout this time conservationists have been working diligently to return the species from the brink of […]
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 […]
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR SUZANNE D. CASE CHAIRPERSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2018 FINAL MONITORING REPORT ISSUED ON LEHUA RESTORATION PROJECT No rodenticide found in environmental samples, minimal impact to species other than rats (Honolulu) -The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) of the US Department of Agriculture has […]
The Kauai ʻōʻō was driven to extinction due to the presence of invasive species and habitat destruction but for other native forest birds conservation efforts can help. The Hawaiian Islands are a unique and wondrous hotspot of biodiversity, but due to the introduction of invasive predators and habitat destruction, many of these birds have been driven to extinction. The Kauai ʻōʻō […]
Hawai’i’s native bird populations are struggling, with almost two-thirds of Hawaiian forest birds listed as Endangered or Threatened. The island of Hawai’i, otherwise known as the “Big Island,” has recently been in the news due to the eruption of Kilauea and the devastation this has brought to local ecosystems. However, the island’s ecosystems and biodiversity […]
A new study identifies invasive rat control as the best available option to increase and protect Kauai’s native Puaiohi population. Kauai’s forests were once filled with a diverse group of native birds that served as important seed dispersers and were vital to the health of the ecosystem. Today, there is only one species that fills […]
Conservationists are working to prevent further extinctions on the Hawaiian Islands. What do you imagine when you think of the Hawaiian Islands? Do you picture beautiful beaches, lush forests, and the diverse species that have evolved there? You might not expect anyone to mention extinction or endangered species in a conversation about this world-class vacation […]
Midway Atoll is a vital seabird conservation area where millions of birds go to breed and nest every year. Luckily, dedicated conservationists at the Friends of Midway Atoll work to preserve, protect, and restore the islands. Midway Atoll is an isolated spot of land located on the far northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago. Due […]
The island of Kauai and a park in Seville, Spain are facing similar concerns over one invasive bird – the Rose-ringed Parakeet. What do Kauai, Hawai’i and Seville, Spain have in common? Answer: the invasive Rose-ringed Parakeet. The brightly colored bird is native in parts of Asia and Africa but the bright coloration has also […]
Island birds are at risk, but they are also resilient. Conservation can help prevent their extinction. Brad Keitt, formerly with Island Conservation and now the Oceans and Islands Program Director at the American Bird Conservancy, explains that in the face of extinction, conservation provides hope for seabirds and native species on islands around the world. […]