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Rabbits were released on this island for food, but they nearly destroyed the ecosystem

Researchers find dramatic restoration on land and sea after island rat removal

When invasive rats are removed from islands, the ecological benefits can ripple across both land and sea more quickly than scientists expected, according to recent research. Scient...

Island Logic: How Terrain Shapes Coastal Architecture

Coastal landscapes often determine far more than views. Steep slopes, fragmented rock formations, dense vegetation, hidden coves, and limited accessibility can shape how privacy, m...

This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction: ‘watching with trepidation’

Firefighters are racing to douse flames on Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for survival of its unique habitatOn the south-eastern corner of Santa Rosa Island lies a gr...

New Species Documented This Spring at Pine Island

From the banks of Currituck Sound to extensive grassy marshes, old duck impoundments, and upland maritime forests, Pine Island is home to globally rare habitat that continues to re...

Rare fungi help restore Palmyra Atoll rainforests, new study finds. Here’s how

Palmyra Atoll in the North Pacific is one of the most remote island systems on Earth. A native rainforest tree on the island performs a critical ecological service by providing nes...

World’s Largest Island Rodent Eradication Sparks Remarkable Invertebrate Comeback

A new study reveals that removing invasive rodents from Lord Howe Island has coincided with a striking rebound in invertebrate life, particularly among larger species once vulnerab...

Island life changed how Brazil’s Noronha skink reproduces, but the lizard’s strategy might be failing in a rapidly evolv...

The Noronha skink arrived on the island millions of years ago from Africa, likely on floating masses of vegetation carried by ocean currents.

On Curieuse Island, Giant Tortoises Tell A Story of Survival and Hope

Through the eyes of conservationist and guide Jason ‘Tarzan’ Gomme, this is the story of how one of the world’s longest-living species is helping protect an island ecosystem.

Why ecologists are concerned about the Great Nicobar Project

Coral Reefs in Crisis: Why Traditional Conservation Is No Longer Enough

Coral reefs are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, supporting marine biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and sustaining…Continue reading on Medium »

Indigenous communities in eastern Indonesia revive systems for marine protection

Across the small islands of eastern Indonesia that lie within the Wallacea region, one of the world’s richest marine biodiversity regions, coastal communities are reviving ancient...

Bird Island Restoration Strengthened Critical Habitat

The Bird Island restoration strengthened a critical habitat in Central Florida. The post Bird Island Restoration Strengthened Critical Habitat appeared first on West Orlando News.

Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’?

We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human heartsA version of this piece was originally published on Aeon as Why we need to t...

It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers

The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous i...