Tonga’s Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative
A recent monitoring trip to Late Island shows promising results!
Tag: Late Island
Island Conservation on the Radio: Restoring Late Island
What does an Island Conservation project sound like? Listen to the new episode of Voice of Tangaroa to get the inside scoop on Late Island!
Our Favorite Conservation Photos of 2023
Join us in celebrating the most amazing sights from around the world by checking out these fantastic conservation photos!
New Zealand Geographic Features Island Conservation’s Work Restoring Late Island, Tonga
Island Conservation’s Late Island project is the feature of a new article in New Zealand Geographic. The article highlights the expertise of our many collaborators—especially the New Zealanders who first developed the techniques that make the removal of invasive species possible. Journalist Kate Evans describes the people, institutions, and know-how that come together to make […]
Dawn of New Era: Kingdom of Tonga Undertakes Historic Conservation Milestone
With support from the Kingdom of Tonga’s Environment Department, Late Island has now become the largest island in the Pacific to have been cleared of invasive species. This is a historic landmark: Tonga is now leading the Pacific region in efforts to scale up invasive species management and rewilding projects. Late Island’s rich, biodiverse ecosystem is now ready for the reintroduction of native species.