Mother Nature Network Features Finn the Wonder Dog
Mother Nature Network shares the story of Finn the Wonder Dog and his part in restoring the Humboldt Penguin Reserve in Chile. By: Jaymi... Read More
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Explore the Humboldt Archipelago Hope Spot, Chile
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... Read More
Midway: Edge of Tomorrow
Filmmaker Ian Shive talks about his new Midway Atoll documentary, “Midway: Edge of Tomorrow.” Ian Shive is a conservation filmmaker and photographer. Through his... Read More
Conservation and the Future of Kaho’olawe
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... Read More
The Restoration of Kaho’olawe
Volunteers and conservationists join together in a restoration effort to secure a vibrant future for the island and native species. Since bombing stopped on... Read More
Cultural Connections of Kaho’olawe
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... Read More
Sailor’s Hat – A Mark of Destruction on Kaho’olawe
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... Read More
The Danger of Kaho’olawe
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... Read More
The History of Kaho’olawe
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... Read More
Documentary Showcases the Restoration of Lehua Island
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... Read More
Alalā Get a New Start in the Wild
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... Read More
Video Footage Highlights Lehua Island Restoration Project
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... Read More
E.O. Wilson and the Encyclopedia of Life
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... Read More
Paraíso rescatado: Islas del Pacífico libres de predadores invasores
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... Read More
Climate Change Pressures Polar Bears to Find New Prey
As climate change progresses, researchers notice a change in the diet of Polar Bears. A shift from seals to goose eggs could spell trouble... Read More
Bright Spots cuenta una historia de esperanza para el mundo de la conservación
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... Read More
Diatom Productions Presents: A Taste for Lionfish
Diatom Productions presents a way to mitigate invasive Lionfish. Lionfish, (Pterois volitans) is a venomous and highly invasive species causing problems in the Caribbean.... Read More
Native Wildlife Footage: Antipodes Island Pipit
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... Read More
Native Wildlife Footage: Subantarctic Snipe on Antipodes Island, NZ
Featured photo: Snipe on Antipodes Island. Credit: K. Walker
Video: Ambitious Conservationists Set Out to Restore Antipodes Island
Island Conservation is teaming up with partners to remove invasive mice from Antipodes Island. The mice have altered the biodiversity of the island by... Read More
Win Two Tickets to the Film Bright Spots!
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... Read More
From Cubicles to Cabritos: Preparing for the Field
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.
Bright Spots – An Island Restoration Film (Trailer)
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... Read More
Thank You for Helping Save Cabritos’ Iguanas!
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... Read More
Explore Cabritos Island from a Bird’s Perspective
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... Read More
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Our donors, partners, and friends make saving island species possible. Because of their support, we are able to accomplish our shared goal of preventing... Read More