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Mother Nature Network Features Finn the Wonder Dog

11 Apr 2018
Island Conservation
Mother Nature Network shares the story of Finn the Wonder Dog and his part in restoring the Humboldt Penguin Reserve in Chile. By: Jaymi...
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Explore the Humboldt Archipelago Hope Spot, Chile

04 Apr 2018
Noelle Duerwald
Humboldt Archipelago in Chile has been deemed a Hope Spot! International non-profit Mission Blue has officially declared the Humboldt Archipelago as a Hope Spot. This recognizes...
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Midway: Edge of Tomorrow

03 Apr 2018
Sara Kaiser
Filmmaker Ian Shive talks about his new Midway Atoll documentary, “Midway: Edge of Tomorrow.” Ian Shive is a conservation filmmaker and photographer. Through his...
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Conservation and the Future of Kaho’olawe

28 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
After decades of damage to the island of Kaho’olawe the restoration of the island is in sight and conservationists are excited about the future...
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The Restoration of Kaho’olawe

23 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
Volunteers and conservationists join together in a restoration effort to secure a vibrant future for the island and native species. Since bombing stopped on...
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Cultural Connections of Kaho’olawe

22 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
The island of Kaho’olawe is considered to be an important part of Hawaiian culture due to its geographic location and cultural connection to ocean...
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Sailor’s Hat – A Mark of Destruction on Kaho’olawe

16 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
Man-made crater “Sailor’s Hat” showcases the impact humans have had on the island of Kaho’olawe but conservation offers hope that this island paradise can...
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The Danger of Kaho’olawe

13 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
Kaho’olawe was once a flourishing paradise for seabirds and native flora but the introduction of ranching and the use of the island as military...
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The History of Kaho’olawe

07 Mar 2018
Emily Heber
Kaho’olawe Island once flourished with native flora and fauna, but ranching and invasive species changed the course of this unique ecosystem. Today the island...
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Documentary Showcases the Restoration of Lehua Island

23 Oct 2017
Island Conservation
Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources documentary highlights the efforts to restore Lehua Island to a seabird safe haven. Transcription: Narrator: Unless you...
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Alalā Get a New Start in the Wild

17 Oct 2017
Emily Heber
A total of 11 Alalā are flying free in the forests of Hawai’i after 15 years of conservation efforts and multiple attempts to return the...
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Video Footage Highlights Lehua Island Restoration Project

28 Sep 2017
Island Conservation
Video captures insights and hopes from the partners who are working to restore Lehua Island, Hawai’i. Lehua Island, Hawai’i is an important nesting site...
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E.O. Wilson and the Encyclopedia of Life

01 Sep 2017
Emily Heber
E.O. Wilson shares his experiences as a scientist and highlights the need for more research to further the encyclopedia of life. I have all my...
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Paraíso rescatado: Islas del Pacífico libres de predadores invasores

20 Jun 2017
Heath Packard
Algunas de las aves más raras del mundo se recuperan en las islas del Pacífico libres de depredadores invasores Cinco remotas islas del Pacífico son, una...
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Climate Change Pressures Polar Bears to Find New Prey

24 May 2017
Emily Heber
As climate change progresses, researchers notice a change in the diet of Polar Bears. A shift from seals to goose eggs could spell trouble...
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Bright Spots cuenta una historia de esperanza para el mundo de la conservación

23 May 2017
Nick Holmes
El cortometraje Bright Spots de la animadora Jilli Rose presenta a Nick Holmes, Director de Ciencia en Island Conservation y comparte una historia de esperanza para...
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Diatom Productions Presents: A Taste for Lionfish

06 Feb 2017
Sara Kaiser
Diatom Productions presents a way to mitigate invasive Lionfish. Lionfish, (Pterois volitans) is a venomous and highly invasive species causing problems in the Caribbean....
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Native Wildlife Footage: Antipodes Island Pipit

20 Oct 2016
Sara Kaiser
An up-close look at the Antipodes Island Pipit, one of four land birds found only on Antipodes Island, New Zealand. In 2016, the New Zealand...
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Native Wildlife Footage: Subantarctic Snipe on Antipodes Island, NZ

02 Oct 2016
Sara Kaiser
Featured photo: Snipe on Antipodes Island. Credit: K. Walker
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Video: Ambitious Conservationists Set Out to Restore Antipodes Island

23 May 2016
Sara Kaiser
Island Conservation is teaming up with partners to remove invasive mice from Antipodes Island. The mice have altered the biodiversity of the island by...
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Win Two Tickets to the Film Bright Spots!

30 Mar 2016
Sally Esposito
We’re raffling off two tickets to the world premier of the short film Bright Spots on Saturday, April 16 at the San Francisco Green Film...
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From Cubicles to Cabritos: Preparing for the Field

30 Mar 2016
Sally Esposito
Island Conservation is supporting The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and SOH Conservation to restore Cabritos Island and protect its native iguanas by removing invasive species.
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Bright Spots – An Island Restoration Film (Trailer)

17 Mar 2016
Nick Holmes
That’s one of the first questions filmmaker Jilli Rose asked me as part of producing her latest film, Bright Spots. Island Conservation first met...
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Thank You for Helping Save Cabritos’ Iguanas!

09 Feb 2016
Bill Waldman
In 2013, we began working to protect the Critically Endangered Ricord’s Iguana and Vulnerable Rhinoceros Iguana by restoring Cabritos Island, Dominican Republic. By removing their...
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Explore Cabritos Island from a Bird’s Perspective

29 Jan 2016
Wes Jolley
I have to admit, I had a good time making these videos. Time-lapse and interviews are fun, but nothing compares to flying a drone! It took...
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Thank you! ¡Gracias! Mahalo! Merci!

30 Dec 2014
Sally Esposito
Our donors, partners, and friends make saving island species possible. Because of their support, we are able to accomplish our shared goal of preventing...
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