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Island Conservation
As sentinels of the sea, Midway’s Albatross provide unique insight into the health and function of our marine ecosystems. Oceans cover more than 70% of the world’s surface area and are key to providing food for over 1 billion people and supporting the livelihoods of an additional 200 million people. Yet, our knowledge and understanding […]
Invasive, carnivorous mice are threatening Midway’s albatross, but you can help! Midway Atoll is located almost perfectly in between North America and Asia, but this small spot on a map is home to the world’s largest Laysan Albatross colony. Sadly, in 2015, volunteers at Midway made a gruesome discovery—invasive, predatory mice were attacking adult and […]
Midway’s native plant and animal diversity have thrived for decades even in the face of human impacts, but now invasive mice are threatening the delicate balance. Mention of Midway Atoll brings to mind myriads of birds. But, there’s more to Midway. Known as Pihemanu (“loud din of birds” in Hawaiian), Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge […]
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is biologically, culturally, and historically significant but the atoll is in need of restoration. Since the start of gristly invasive mouse attacks on albatross out on Midway Atoll, this small set of islands—tucked at the far end of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands—has entered the spotlight again. Many connote Midway with […]
The Federally Threatened Higo Chumbo Cactus, native to remote islands of Puerto Rico, finds safe refuge after island restoration. Off the coast of Puerto Rico, four islands are home to a unique species of cactus—the Higo Chumbo Cactus. The tall, yellow cactus was once plentiful on Desecheo, Mona, and Monito Islands but the introduction of […]
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Island Conservation, and our partners join together to restore Midway Atoll and protect seabirds including Wisdom and her hatchling. Midway Atoll is located almost perfectly in between North America and Asia, but this small spot on a map is home to seabird colonies that need our help. The presence […]
One year after the release of 11 Alalā to the Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve, Hawaii conservationists have just released 5 more individuals. Since 2002 the Hawaiian Crow also known as the Alalā has been considered Extinct in the Wild, but throughout this time conservationists have been working diligently to return the species from the brink of […]
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees following invasive species removal. Media Release New research published in PLOS ONE this week demonstrates dramatic positive benefits for native trees following rat removal at Palmyra Atoll, a magnificent National Wildlife Refuge and natural research laboratory located about 1000 miles south of Hawaii. In one of […]
Learn about the Midway Seabird Protection Project and the threat invasive mice pose to native and endangered seabirds in critical nesting habitat on Midway Atoll. Featured photo: Laysan Albatross nesting on Midway Atoll. Credit: Kristi Lapenta / USFWS Originally Published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Filmmaker Ian Shive talks about his new Midway Atoll documentary, “Midway: Edge of Tomorrow.” Ian Shive is a conservation filmmaker and photographer. Through his work Shive documents some of the world’s most pristine environments and brings to the public important conservation stories from around the globe. His recent expeditions to the remote marine monuments in […]