Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health Posted on July 16, 2024 by Connor Johnson Science Blog June 18, 2024 A new study by an international team of marine scientists, led by researchers at Lancaster University, has found that removing invasive rats and restoring native vegetation on remote tropical islands could lead to a significant increase in seabird populations. The research also revealed that there are sufficient fish populations in the surrounding seas to support these restored seabird populations. Read Article