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On October 21, 2021, field staff and volunteers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Island Conservation and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) reached the halfway point in efforts to control introduced coconut palms on the atoll to allow for recovery of native rainforest. “The bulk of the credit for this accomplishment goes to […]
New research seeks to determine the role management of invasive coconut palms should play in island restoration. Historically, the conversion of land on islands into coconut palm plantations—in many cases a non-native species, has outcompeted native plants and became an invasive—degrading habitat for many seabird populations. Today, these impoverished ecosystems still pose a very real […]
A hub for scientific research, Palmyra proves to be important for our understanding of climate science and ecosystem resilience. Located 1,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, Palmyra Atoll is an important biodiversity hotspot and a scientific hub for ecological and climate change research. Palmyra’s extreme isolation makes the atoll sensitive as an environment, however, it also […]
To restore Palmyra Atoll, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Island Conservation shift our focus to invasive coconut palms and the restoration of native trees. Restoring an island from rainforest to reef is a complex endeavor, one that The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Island Conservation started more […]
Island Conservation’s Coral Wolf is joined by a few special guests to share how restoring islands can benefit marine ecosystems. Did you see our first edition of the Island Journey series? If not, you can still check it out. You will meet Island Conservation’s Coral Wolf and David Will as they take guests on a […]
Andrew Wright shares his conservation insights from a trip to Palmyra Atoll with Island Conservation and The Nature Conservancy. Read the full account of Andrew’s experience and insights from his trip to Palmyra Atoll, originally published by the National Observer. In 2014, Andrew Wright, photographer and member of Island Conservation’s Advisory Council, jumped at the […]
As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. Palmyra Atoll sees a 5000% increase in native trees recruitment, proving the far-reaching impacts of conservation. The magnificent and unique Palmyra Atoll forms part of the Line Islands Archipelago, lying some 1,000 miles southwest of Hawai’i in the Central Pacific […]
The Tetiaroa Society, Island Conservation, and partners evaluate and implement the restoration of Tetiaroa Atoll to restore native habitat. Tetiaroa Atoll, French Polynesia, is famous for its luxury resort inspired by Marlon Brando, who purchased Tetiaroa’s islets after filming Mutiny on the Bounty in Tahiti. However, these islands are also home to important native wildlife. […]
As species face the world’s sixth mass extinction, BBC’s The Inquiry asks the question—can we stop a mass extinction? The world is on the verge of the sixth mass extinction and conservationists around the world are doing their part to save species. BBC’s The Inquiry asks four experts including Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani, if […]
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 […]