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BBC’s The Newsroom: Restore These 169 Islands to Curb the Extinction Crisis

The BBC Newsroom features Dr. Nick Holmes, lead author on a new study which identified 169 islands where the removal of invasive species can help curb the extinction crisis. Listen to the interview with Dr. Nick Holmes on BBC’s The Newsroom at 14:30. Invasive species are one of the leading causes of extinction on islands […]

Written by on April 8, 2019

169 Islands that Offer Hope for Stemming the Extinction Crisis

Nearly 10% of island extinctions can be prevented through the eradication of invasive mammals on 169 islands, global collaboration shows. Embargoed Until March 27, 2019, 2 PM EST/11 AM PST Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, +1 (706) 969-2783Resources:Interviews, Infographic, Photography (Floreana Island, Gough Island, Selkirk Island, Lehua Island, Cabritos Island), B-roll, 169 Islands List […]

Written by on March 26, 2019

Press Release: Six Main Threats Drive Global Seabird Decline

Global study reveals six main threats are driving the decline of a remarkable seabird family. For Release on March 18, 2019 10:00 am UTC Seabirds are top predators, making them crucial indicators of the health of a marine ecosystem. And, they are sending us an alarming message—seabird populations have declined faster than other bird taxa […]

Written by on March 18, 2019