Commitment to the Conservation of Galápagos’ Protected Areas Galapagos Conservancy July 18, 2024 On July 18, a day that marks Ecuador’s National Day of the National System of Protected Areas, Galápagos Conservancy renewed its commitment to the conservation of the unique ecosystems of the Galápagos Archipelago. Since our establishment almost 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to helping protect Galápagos, working closely with Ecuador’s environmental authorities to … Read More from Commitment to the Conservation of Galápagos’ Protected Areas Read Article
Conservationists celebrate return of rare seabird decades after its disappearance: ‘It was so thrilling to discover these’ The Cool Down July 11, 2024 Off the coast of Chile, a Peruvian diving petrel — a rare seabird known to locals as a “yunco” — has been spotted for the first time in decades, Earth.com reported. Island Conservation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on restoring island ecosystems and preventing the extinction of vulnerable species, has been leading efforts for several years … Read More from Conservationists celebrate return of rare seabird decades after its disappearance: ‘It was so thrilling to discover these’ Read Article
Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Department of Conservation - New Zealand June 26, 2024 The joint Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki response began when a DOC ranger spotted a rat on the island in late April. Based on camera footage, only one rat is suspected to be present, although there could potentially be more. Additional tracking tunnels, cameras, and conservation dogs have been deployed, alongside a … Read More from Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Read Article