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Researchers Find Native Sea Urchins Can Save Hawaii’s Coral Reefs

After the introduction of invasive algae into Hawaii’s coral reefs, conservationists tried everything to remedy the problem. Now, they may have found a solution – native sea urchins. Invasive species are a pervasive problem in ecosystems around the world and many of them have spread to these regions due to human activity or lack of […]

Written by on August 27, 2018

Sharp Decline in Hawaiian Petrel & Newell’s Shearwater Populations

Hawaiian Seabirds at Risk: Research reveals alarming decline in Hawaiian Petrel and Newell’s Shearwater populations. For immediate release Contact: Heath Packard, heath.packard@islandconservation.org, +1 360.584.3051 Resources: Interviews, photos, peer-reviewed publication Two native Hawaiian seabird species, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red-listed Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Endangered Newell’s Shearwater, are experiencing steep decline according to a […]

Written by on June 8, 2017

Working to Slow Down Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

Hawaii’s ʻŌhiʻa forests are increasingly afflicted by Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. Researchers are studying the spread of the disease-causing fungus and are working toward a solution. In Hawaii, ʻŌhiʻa forests are home to a host of native species and ʻŌhiʻa trees are considered a keystone species. They provide food and habitat for endangered birds and provide important ecosystem […]

Written by on March 31, 2017