What are Marine Protected Areas—And Why Are Islands Important to Them?
Marine Protected Areas help fish stocks rebound, protect endangered species, and build climate resilience. Find out how islands play a vital role in this process!
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The Human Side of the UN IPBES Report
The UN IPBES report demonstrates there are currently one million species at risk of extinction so it couldn’t be a more important time to focus on island restoration. The UN IPBES report laments a frightening statistic: there are one million species on Earth currently at risk of extinction in the coming decades. It has long […]
South Georgia Marine Protected Area—A Conservation Win
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have decided to extend their Marine Protected Area as well as expand no-take zones. The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia has experienced astonishing restoration efforts over the years. Chief among them, the removal of invasive rats which has allowed the island’s biodiversity and native wildlife to recover. Island […]
Obama Highlights Island Restoration Among U.S. Conservation Legacies
By Karen Poiani, CEO, Island Conservation In a speech at the 2016 Our Ocean Conference in Washington D.C., President Obama spoke to the importance of one of the world’s most effective biodiversity conservation interventions: the removal of invasive alien species from islands. This testimonial for island restoration was made in the context of the United […]
Mexico Announces Four New Marine Protected Areas
Mexico declares four marine protected areas at United Nations Biodiversity Conference. On December 6, 2016, Mexico designated four marine protected areas covering 5.75 million hectares. This “Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve” will protect 21 islands, 97 islets and surrounding sea areas through multiple-use zoning, which includes protection of fishing grounds for local fishermen and habitats for […]