Island Conservation, Santa Cruz, CA Videos

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#conservation powerhouse BirdLife South Africa has joined the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), a global initiative dedicated to restoring and protecting islands, oceans, and communities. Together, they’re working to save internationally significant #albatross populations on Marion Island, nestled between Cape Town and Antarctica, from introduced, predatory invasive house mice. Marion Island is home to a quarter of the world's Wandering Albatrosses and 27 other seabird species, some facing local extinction due to invasive house mice introduced in the 1800s. The Mouse-Free Marion Project aims to restore the island's natural ecosystem and reclaim it as a sanctuary for seabirds. 🌏 Marion Island is the newest (and ninth) confirmed project in the IOCC portfolio. The IOCC's ambitious goal is to #restore and #rewild 40 globally significant islands by 2030. Marion Island is Removing invasive species from islands is a proven way to restore biodiversity and island ecosystems, leading to thriving #seabirds, flourishing native plants, protected reefs, and #climateresilience. Check out the full release below! https://jointheiocc.org/hope-for-globally-threatened-seabirds-as-birdlife-south-africa-joins-island-ocean-connection-challenge-with-marion-island/ Scripps Institution of Oceanography Re:wild

🌿 Take a trip to Late Island, Tonga with our Conservation Impact Director, Amy Levine. Watch as she embarks on a journey to count seabirds and native species before our monumental restoration effort. As we endeavor to protect this slice of paradise, Amy's trip captures the heart of Island Conservation's work: to champion nature's resilience and showcase its awe-inspiring capacity to heal! 🌊 Check out her story by clicking the link below & repost this video if you enjoyed watching! https://www.islandconservation.org/reinvigorated-by-nature-a-journey-to-late-island-tonga/ #LateIslandRevival #IslandConservation #NatureBouncesBack #LateIslandTonga

🎥Witness a revolution in conservation!🌎 This awesome video by PRISMSS’ captures our drone-led mission to restore 9 islets in Wallis and Futuna into thriving, healthy habitats by removing invasive rats. From community collaboration to technological innovation, see how these ecosystems are flourishing once more, benefiting both nature and local communities. Watch the full video by PRISMSS at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWovCz7AP0 🌿Thanks to our partners Envico Technologies , Wallis and Futuna’s Territorial Environment Service, as well as the customary authorities and families living on Wallis. Funding was provided by EU's PROTEGE project, led by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Community.

🌊🏝️ A Historic Alliance for a Healthier Planet ️🌊 We're beyond thrilled to announce that the renowned Fundación Charles Darwin (CDF) is joining the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge! 🤝 CDF's commitment to implement community-based monitoring and marine research in the Galápagos will help restore and rewild ecosystems that sustain countless species and communities. 🌏 Together, we're building bridges, forging alliances, and harnessing the best of traditional practices and modern science to create scalable solutions that benefit oceans, islands, and wildlife. 🌍💚 Join Island Conservation, Re:wild, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with a list of growing partners, in this inspiring journey at the link: https://jointheiocc.org/charles-darwin-foundation-joins-the-island-ocean-connection-challenge/ #IslandOceanConnectionChallenge #Galapagos #ResilientIslands #Floreana 🌊🌴 🌊🏝️ Una Alianza Histórica por un Planeta más Saludable 🏝️🌊 ¡Estamos más que emocionados de anunciar que la renombrada Fundación Charles Darwin se está uniendo al IOCC ! 🤝 El compromiso de la FCD de implementar el monitoreo comunitario e investigación marina en las Galápagos ayudará a restaurar y regenerar losecosistemas que sostienen innumerables especies y comunidades. 🌏 Juntos, estamos construyendo puentes, forjando alianzas y aprovechando lo mejor de las prácticas tradicionales y la ciencia moderna para crear soluciones escalables que beneficien a los océanos, islas y vida silvestre. 🌍💚 Únete a Island Conservation, Re:wild y Scripps Institution of Oceanography, junto con una lista creciente de socios, en este inspirador viaje en el enlace de la bio/enlace al anuncio. #DesafíoIOCC #Galápagos #IslasResilientes #Floreana 🌊🌴

Celebrate World Nature Conservation Day with us as we honor the wonders of our planet! 🌿💚 By investing in nature-based solutions, we can preserve biodiversity, safeguard our natural resources, and create a sustainable future for generations of species and communities to come. 🌎✨ What are nature-based solutions, you may ask? Nature-based solutions are actions that restore, protect, and—at a minimum—allow nature’s own biodiversity to recover through a variety of ongoing restoration management and monitoring actions. Learn more about why nature-based solutions are a win-win at the link below! https://www.islandconservation.org/nature-based-solutions-for-a-healthier-planet/ #WorldNatureConservationDay #ProtectOurPlanet #SustainableLiving #IslandConservation #Biodiversity

Listen to Island Conservation’s Palau Program Manager, Loyola Darius, share the story of recovery on Ngeanges Island and Kayangel Atoll, Palau. There was little-to-no sign of Endangered species like the Bekai (the Palau Megapode) on Ngeanges Island and Kayangel Atoll, Palau due to invasive rats. Critical crops, like bananas, were devoured by rats before humans could get to them. That changed when the Kayagel Community with The Koror State Government Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement and Island Conservation took action to remove invasive rats from both islands in 2017 and 2018. And you won’t believe the recovery! Today, Micronesian Megapodes are present across the islands and bananas are thriving again. Visit the link below to hear the full interview! https://www.islandconservation.org/conservation-ecosystem-recovery-ngeanges-island-palau-2/ #islandconservation #conservationoptimism #restoration #recovery #kayangelatoll #island #ngeanges

Island Restoration Specialist Paul Jacques asks the question we're all wondering, "With sea levels on the rise, why conserve low-lying atolls?" After digging into the research, Paul provides insight into why restoring and rewilding coral atolls is more important now than ever. “By restoring atoll ecosystems, we see renewed abundance of seabirds, land crabs and turtles, species that join deep ocean, reef and islets in the ongoing cycle of renewal that may keep coral atolls above the water for generations to come.” A recent study by a team of researchers from the UK, New Zealand and Canada highlights that, whilst flooding events will increase with rising sea levels, these events may be the means that keep coral atolls above the waterline. Read more at the link in here. https://www.islandconservation.org/with-sea-levels-on-the-rise-why-conserve-coral-atolls/ Slide 1: The Maldives, a country of 1,196 low-lying islands arranged into a double chain of 26 coral atolls. Slide 2: Wading through waters on Nadikdik Atoll, Marshall Islands. #nature #marshallislands #frenchpolynesia #tuvalu #conservation #restoration #IOCC #islandconservation #islands #coralreef #coral #maldives #coralatoll #sealevelrise #climatechange "

"Hooray! Nearly $16 Million of funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will support the Hawaiian Forest Bird Conservation Initiative in preventing extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds. Without this funding, experts assessed that two species could go extinct within the next year. There were once 50 species of honeycreeper birds in Hawai’i. That number is now down to just 17, due to an array of threats that have caused significant declines in their populations. Habitat loss, invasive species, climate change and disease, such as avian malaria spread by mosquitoes, are urgent challenges impacting bird species across the Hawaiian Islands. One of the initiatives to protect Hawaii’s birds includes implementing cutting-edge strategies to control and eradicate invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, which has ravaged Hawaiian forest bird populations in recent years." @potus @vp #BidenHarris #Roadtorecovery #invasivespecies #funding #Hawaii #communities #species #preventextinctions #hawaiianbirds

Everything is connected! Popular Science new article in NatureSustainability Journal that finds limiting human activities in the ocean has numerous sustainability benefits. The research shows fish are thriving near marine protected areas – as well as coastal communities. Read more about how reduced human activities in oceans can be beneficial for entire ecosystems! #conservation #ecosystems #saveourecosystems #science #nature #environment #sustainability #sustainableliving #biodiversity

We've all heard that dogs are smart – their mental abilities are comparable to that of a 2 to 2.5 year old. But want to know who's smarter? The Kea! These magnificent New Zealand non-talking parrots are estimated to be as smart as a 4 year old child. The Kea bird has the largest brains and highest cognitive abilities in the world of birds! Sadly, due to invasive species, only 40% of the nests that the Kea makes are successful, pushing it to extinction. It is now listed as Endangered. However, conservationists are working hard to protect this extraordinary animal. By 2050, it is hopeful that invasive species will be removed and no longer pose a threat to the Kea bird. Special thanks to Avi Birds (@avibirds on Instagram) for this beautifully displayed video! #avibirds #invasivespecies #conservation #islandconservation #keabird #kea

A mix that many may have never known existed! Yes, a racoon butterfly fish, found generally in couples in the coral reefs of Tetiaroa, has a black and white mask, which is where they get the name “racoon”. These fish are considered important indicators of climate and habitat changes due to their sensitivity to environmental change. We are working closely with @lga_foundation , @ofbiodiversite , @nfwf , @rewild , @rspb_love_nature , @tetiaroasociety , @mission_blue to continue restoring and rewilding through the study of linked ecosystems and how targeting interventions that can lead to an extraordinary amount of positive change beyond a single island. Photo: John Hoover Source: https://www.tetiaroasociety.org/island roundglasssustain.com #conservation #IOCC #conservationoptimism #climateaction #oceanconservation #seabirdconservation #frenchpolynesia

The Palauan Fruit Bat, also known as the Palau Flying Fox, got their special name due to their exclusivity in feasting on fruits and parts of plants. Without bats, fruits such as mangoes, bananas and even avocados would no longer be in our diets! Why? Well, many fruits rely on bats for pollination as they spread seeds for these fruits to grow! #conservation #IOCC #conservationoptimism #climateaction #oceanconservation #seabirdconservation #palau #fruitbat #flyingfox

Have you ever seen a Blue-footed Booby walk?! It’s quite an aggressive walk that allows the males to show off their blue feet during mating season. Female blue-footed boobies usually choose the male with the bluest feet! Island Conservation is helping protect these incredible birds by restoring critical nesting habitat on islands worldwide. #conservation #IOCC #conservationoptimism #climateaction #oceanconservation #seabirdconservation #galapagos

Today we celebrate the impact of women, not just in conservation but throughout history in all fields of human achievement. Women never cease to stand strong as a united front, continuously breaking social norms. We want to give a shoutout to our very own Karen Poiani, CEO at Island Conservation and Co-Founder of Planet Women. As we push for gender equality, we say THANK YOU to all the women we work with. We see you. We appreciate you.🌴 #community #islandconservation

Looking for a Valentine? Mother Earth is always here! Happy Valentine's Day! #loveday #lovetheEarthyouliveon

In honor of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls, we are celebrating all the incredible women scientists at Island Conservation who make our work restoring island ecosystems possible and raising awareness about the need for more gender diversity in the sciences.🌴🤍 #WomenInScience #internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience #girlsinscience #science #womeninstem #women #stem #power #womeninscienceday

Thank you to the Rewildology Podcast for giving Coral Wolf, Conservation Science Program Manager of Island Conservation, the opportunity to discuss her path to her career in island restoration, how we as Island Conservation chooses which locations to rewild, being a parent while working in the field and so much more, as part of Women in Conservation Science Month. Listen and explore this valuable information! We can't wait to hear your feedback! 🙌

What makes this video so special?! It is capturing a moment that hasn’t happened in over 150 years. Thanks to the removal of invasive rats in 2013, Pinzon Giant Tortoise hatchlings were able to survive on their own in their natural island home. Prior to removal of rats, conservationists from Parque Nacional Galápagos had to remove the eggs from the island and hatch them at the Charles Darwin Foundation Station until they were large enough to defend themselves against invasive rats. Today, Pinzon Island is filled with Pinzon Giant Tortoises of all ages, playing a vital role in ecosystem health. They are no longer listed as Extinct-in-the-Wild! 🙌 To hear more positive stories for our planet, Sign up for our Newsletter (link in bio)🌎

Thank you to the No Politics Podcast, on IG @no_politics_podcast, for giving Island Conservation's Vice President of Conservation, Penny Becker the opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting and rewilding our world's islands. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/gz9ESwt4