Discovery of New Plant Species Demonstrates Need to Protect Biodiverse Island Ecosystems
A new plant species has been described–showing just how important islands are for global plant biodiversity!
Tag: Marquesas
Projet d’éradication des rats envahissants pour la protection des oiseaux marins aux Marquises : les premières réussites !
Teuaua rendue indemne de rats afin de protéger les oiseaux marins de l’archipel des Marquises. Ce projet a permis de protéger les colonies locales importantes de Sternes fuligineuses, Pétrels de Bulwer ainsi que d’autres espèces d’oiseaux marins. La restauration de Teuaua est la première étape d’un projet de grande ampleur : la restauration – prochainement aux […]
Press Release: First Successful Rat Removal Project in the Marquesas Protects Seabird Populations
Marquesan Island Teuaua cleared of invasive rats to protect native seabirds. This action will protect nationally significant populations of Sooty Terns, Bulwers Petrels, and other seabirds. Teuaua is a stepping stone to the restoration of larger, more complex islands within the Marquesas Archipelago. The Teuaua project was logistically complex, requiring skill, tenacity, and the resolve […]
Fatu Hiva: Fledglings, Mud, and Local Honey
Island Restoration Specialist Jason Zito shares the latest update from the Marquesas Islands, highlighting the richness of Fatu Hiva. By: Jason Zito Kaoha nui! I’m on Fatu Hiva with Tom Ghestemme of SOP Manu to continue work with the Fatu Hiva monarch team led by Arthur (Ara) Matohi; as always the action began immediately upon arrival. The […]
Field Notes from Ua Huka and Teauau Islands
Island Conservation’s Restoration Specialist Jason Zito shares an update from Ua Huka and Teauau Islands of the Marquesas archipelago. By: Jason Zito Kaoha nui, Coming at you from the charming village of Vaipae’e on the lovely isle of Ua Huka in the northern Marquesas archipelago in French Polynesia. We have successfully completed part one of […]
Seabirds of the Marquesas Archipelago
Seabirds are a valued part of French Polynesia’s cultural history, but invasive species have led to population declines…a problem that Island Conservation and our partners are working to correct. The Islands of French Polynesia have historically supported a wide variety of seabird species with more than 28 species native to the region. Seabirds are crucial for […]
Surveying the Marquesas Islands
Marquesas: Part Three. By: Jason Zito Kaoha nui/Bonjour/Hi from the Marquesas everyone! I’m writing this from paradisiacal Fatu-hiva, the southern-most island in the Marquesas group. It’s been quite a busy (and at times wet and wild) ride since Richards’s last update. We parted ways with Richard and Fred Jacq on Nuku Hiva and our motley crew […]
Exploring the Marquesas Islands
Marquesas: Part Two. By: Richard Griffiths Kaoha nui! The team recently spent three days on Eiao and Hatuta’a, Marquesas Islands. They are fascinating places to visit. Eiao, where Steve, David and I spent my time, is 5,600ha and probably one of the largest uninhabited islands of the Pacific. Yet, the island has been extensively modified […]
A Somewhat Perilous Journey to Marquesas, French Polynesia
Marquesas: Part One. By: Richard Griffiths Our safe arrival in the Marquesas, French Polynesia seemed somewhat of a miracle given the precarious location and nature of the airstrips here. The rugged and mountainous terrain of these islands must be a nightmare for airline pilots and airport engineers. After three stops and one plane change from Tahiti, […]