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Island Conservation
The Federally Threatened Higo Chumbo Cactus, native to remote islands of Puerto Rico, finds safe refuge after island restoration. Off the coast of Puerto Rico, four islands are home to a unique species of cactus—the Higo Chumbo Cactus. The tall, yellow cactus was once plentiful on Desecheo, Mona, and Monito Islands but the introduction of […]
As 2018 comes to an end, here are just few of the top stories and accomplishments Island Conservation, our supporters, partners, and friends were talking about this year. January – Albatross at Risk Invasive mice are a dangerous threat to Midway’s native seabirds—devouring eggs, chicks, and even adults. To protect the world’s oldest wild bird […]
Freelance writer and conservationist Ted Williams delves into the impacts of invasive species removal on Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico. By: Ted Williams Good news is scarce in Puerto Rico these days. But if you look 13 miles to the west, on a 358-acre island called Desecheo, you’ll find a mother lode. Desecheo, once […]
Island Conservation Restoration Specialist Cielo Figuerola shares how Desecheo Island was affected by Hurricane María. By: Cielo Figuerola I had the opportunity to visit Desecheo Island after the (not friendly) visit from hurricane María through Puerto Rico and wanted to share with you a summary of the status of the island post-hurricane. I visited the island […]