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Island Conservation
Follow acclaimed nature photographer Ian Shive on a daring expedition through one of the world’s most remote places—Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, in his latest documentary series The Last Unknown. The Aleutian Islands, located between Siberia and Alaska, remain one of the most inaccessible and wild locations on the planet. Comprised of over 2,500 islands, most with […]
Read and learn about the dynamics of conservation and preventing extinctions on islands. Looking for a good read? Island Conservation’s Madeleine Pott had put together a list of five essential island conservation reads that delve into the threat invasive species pose on islands, the diversity of life on islands, and the beauty of seabirds. Want […]
As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. Researchers record Tufted Puffins nesting on Hawadax Island, Alaska formerly known as Rat Island, for the first time ever. The Aleutian Archipelago, which Hawadax Island forms a key part of, has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for over 40 years. […]
Conservation success stories reveal just how much of a difference we can make and offers hope for continued success. Learn about just a few of the incredible success stories that Island Conservation, our partners, and conservationists around the world have accomplished. “It’s too difficult!” “It’s too complex!” “It’s too expensive!” We don’t think so. For […]
Native seabirds continue to reclaim their island home on Rat Island, Alaska since the removal of invasive rats in 2008. Listen in… One of the neatest features about an island recovering from the impacts of invasive species is that you can hear it. For over 200 years, Rat Island, Alaska sat conspicuously quiet. Invasive rats […]