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Island Conservation
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. […]
Conservationists, including Island Conservation’s Director of Science Nick Holmes, speak at the Island Invasives Conference 2017 press briefing. How early would you get up to prevent extinctions? Whether we’re filming the dramatic recovery of Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, or participating in an international online press conference, a 04:30 wakeup call is par for the course […]
The small islands of the Hauraki Gulf might not seem that impressive, but protecting their native species is important for New Zealand biodiversity conservation. Islands account for only 5% of landmass on Earth, but their protection is vital for preserving biodiversity and preventing extinctions. On many small islands around the world, invasive rats threaten ecological health by eating […]
Great Mercury Island, New Zealand is recovering following removal of invasive predators. In 2014, a population of invasive predators was completely removed from Ahuahu (Great Mercury Island) by the Department of Conservation. Following this intervention, the island’s original predators and keystone species have begun to return. The Pycroft’s Petrel was recorded on the island after […]