Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery The Press - New Zealand June 22, 2024 One of New Zealand’s greatest conservation successes is being celebrated, 25 years after Whenua Hou/Codfish Island became predator free. The island, near Rakiura/Stewart Island, is best known as the home of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme. Whenua Hou Komiti member Shona Sangster said the island’s role in biodiversity progress and saving taonga species … Read More from Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery Read Article
Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health 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 … Read More from Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health Read Article
Ecologists help restore seabird population on tiny island once plagued by rats: ‘It’s a wonderful success’ The Cool Down June 17, 2024 Several seabird species are once again thriving on a small island near Madagascar, thanks to the eradication of invasive rodents. Hakai Magazine reported on the comeback story of seabirds on Tromelin Island, which was once plagued by rodents that had likely made their way there via a French ship carrying people kidnapped by the slave trade. These rats … Read More from Ecologists help restore seabird population on tiny island once plagued by rats: ‘It’s a wonderful success’ Read Article
