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Seashore Recovers After Invasive Rat Removal in the Aleutian Islands

Island birds and seashore ecosystem return to natural balance after invasive rodent removal from Hawadax Island in the Aleutian Archipelago. RELEASED: March 8, 2021 10AM UK Time (2AM PST) Media contacts:Emily Heber, Island Conservation – 831-316-4047 emily.heber@islandconservation.orgMario Aguilera, UCSD – 858-822-5148; maguilera@ucsd.edu Media resources include interviews, photos, and wildlife audio recordings. Along the western edge […]

Written by on March 8, 2021

Philosophy Talks: Context and Values in Conservation

Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about the connection between philosophy and conservation. Does philosophy have a place in conservation? Philosophical inquiry can provide pathways to broader and clearer understandings of the daily efforts and deeper purposes of any pursuit, including conservation. The process of asking questions often gives rise […]

Written by on October 9, 2017

The Roots of Environmentalism and Conservation

Inspired by the recent renaming of UC Santa Cruz College Eight as Rachel Carson College, a recent article retraced the history of the University’s influence within the larger environmental movement. The article identified key players that made contributions to the environmental movement as a whole, including Island Conservation founders – Don Croll and Bernie Tershy. […]

Written by on December 7, 2016

What Happens when Rare Grasslands Face Environmental Change

A few rare California grasslands have a unique quality–the soil contains the mineral serpentinite. That unusual trait has a surprising advantage for such grasslands. Serpentine soil is low in calcium and other common plant nutrients, while rich in elements toxic to plants. Very few plants, some of which are found nowhere else in the world, can grow in serpentine soil. […]

Written by on April 14, 2016