Island Night Lizard

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Conservation Research and Discoveries of 2017

2017 was a profound year for island research and discoveries around the world. By: Emily Heber Hawaiian Seabird’s in Urgent Need of Protection Two native Hawaiian seabird species, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red-listed Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Endangered Newell’s Shearwater are experiencing steep decline according to a new research paper published in The Condor. The paper, titled “Declining […]

Written by on December 21, 2017

Unexpected Native Plant Species Found on San Nicolas Island

Researchers have found new species of plants never before seen on San Nicolas Island and believe this could inform knowledge of the historical California coastal vegetation. Conservation can sometimes be a moving target, and as researchers learn more about the ecosystems they are trying to protect, they often discover the unexpected. On San Nicolas Island, […]

Written by on November 22, 2017