New Paper Connects Island Restoration, Seabird Populations, and Coral Reef Health
New research shows the vital link between island restoration, healthy seabird populations, and resilient, thriving coral reefs!
Tag: Research
Conservation Research: Three Key Scientific Papers
Island Conservation recently welcomed Ted Haffner onto our Advisory Council – a wonderfully engaged, thoughtful and experienced thinker who brings a deep understanding of conservation to further guide our team. Ted’s vast experience connecting the natural world to the built environment through strategic thinking is ideal for an organization that strives to maximize global impact. […]
Community Involvement: The Key to Wildlife Restoration
Research suggests restoration projects are more successful when community members are involved every step of the way. 41% of the world’s Critically Endangered and Endangered species live on islands with invasive species as a leading cause for their declines. Many of the highest priority islands in need of restoration which are being ravaged by invasive species are those […]
New Technology Aids Seabird Conservation
New drone technology is supporting conservation efforts by helping count seabirds. CapeNature, a government organization responsible for maintaining wilderness areas and biodiversity conservation in South Africa, has recently enlisted the help of drones to revolutionize its seabird counts on Dyer Island. This island is a very important area for seabirds–especially the African Penguin. The organization […]
Scientific Study Calls for Holistic Conservation Goals
Research highlights the importance of a holistic approach to invasive species conservation projects. After invasive species have been removed from an ecosystem, how do you measure recovery, and what can we learn from past efforts? A new study in the scientific journal Biological Invasions titled “When does invasive species removal lead to ecological recovery? Implications […]
Goats + Island Ecosystems? Not a Good Match
What happens when you add goats to an island ecosystem? Scientists break it down. If you came across Redonda Island in the Caribbean, you probably wouldn’t think much of it. It looks like a giant, barren, good-for-nothing rock in the middle of the ocean. Maybe you’d double-take if you noticed some alarmingly skinny livestock wandering […]
Extinct Burrowing Bat Fossil Discovered in New Zealand
Research team discovers remains of extinct giant burrowing bat in New Zealand. Have you ever heard of a burrowing bat? You might be accustomed to seeing bats depicted in caves, but indeed, some prefer to make their homes underground. Burrowing bats are peculiar because they not only fly; they also scurry about on all fours, […]
New Research Points the Way for Invasive Species Management
Scientists assess existing research on invasive species, identify key unknowns, and point toward what’s next in the management of this global crisis. By: Dylan Meek The term “invasive species” draws a general consensus when brought up amongst conservationists—namely, that they are a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. But why? To what extent do […]
Rich Research: Arthropods of the Azores
Long-term study of Azores arthropods proves rich for research and practical for conservation. The Azores make up an archipelago about 800 miles off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean. Of all the things you might notice about the Azores, the presence of arthropods is probably not the first. But, for researchers conducting a […]
The Night Parrot is Not Extinct After All, and Sightings are Increasing
Sightings of Endangered Night Parrot suggest the species is doing better than previously thought. The Endangered Australian native Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) was believed to be extinct for over 100 years until 2013. Now, more and more sightings suggest that this nocturnal bird species is doing better than previously thought. However, the Night Parrot is still very […]