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Invasive Species

Large ship in ocean waters with two icebergs
Climate Change

Antarctica’s Looming Threat

Ocean waters warmed by climate change could open the door for marine invasive species in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.
January 4, 2024
by
Tara Lohan
Ocean waters warmed by climate change could open the door for marine invasive species in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.
Barrens topminnow
Voices

Species Spotlight: The Barrens Topminnow — Doomed by Humans?

A misguided attempt to control mosquito populations has nearly driven this tiny fish to extinction.
August 3, 2022
by
Pat Rakes
A misguided attempt to control mosquito populations has nearly driven this tiny fish to extinction.
Rapa Island
Columns

Protect This Place: Rapa Island, Home of Rare Seabirds and Beautiful Forests

The most remote inhabited island in French Polynesia is the habitat for several rare indigenous plants and animals, but it’s severely threatened by invasive introduced species.
April 22, 2022
by
Tehani Withers
The most remote inhabited island in French Polynesia is the habitat for several rare indigenous plants and animals, but it’s severely threatened by invasive introduced species.
cargo ship
Wildlife

Cargo, With a Side of Hornets, Flies and Crabs

Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?
January 10, 2022
by
Tim Lydon
Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?
farallon
Wildlife

To Save a Seabird, Scientists Must Restore Balance to an Island Ecosystem

On the Farallon Islands, invasive mice and hungry owls are a deadly combination that threatens the endangered ashy storm petrel.
November 17, 2021
by
Sierra Cistone
On the Farallon Islands, invasive mice and hungry owls are a deadly combination that threatens the endangered ashy storm petrel.
Monarch butterfly
Commentaries

Infrastructure for Insects: Congress Should Invest in Bees and Butterflies

The new infrastructure bill would fund new habitat for pollinators — and help people and wildlife in the process.
September 29, 2021
by
Malia Libby
The new infrastructure bill would fund new habitat for pollinators — and help people and wildlife in the process.
El Rincon stream frog
Voices

Species Spotlight: The El Rincon Stream Frog Is in Hot Water

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.
April 21, 2021
by
Federico Kacoliris
Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.
handfish
Extinction Countdown

What We’ve Lost: The Species Declared Extinct in 2020

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.
January 6, 2021
by
John R. Platt
Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.
An endangered rusty patched bumble. Photo: Jull Utrup/USFWS
Wildlife

Bees Face ‘A Perfect Storm’ — Parasites, Air Pollution and Other Emerging Threats

A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
October 5, 2020
by
Jodi Helmer
A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
feral cat endangered bird
Extinction Countdown

Hawaii’s Invasive Predator Catastrophe

Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.
June 24, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.

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