On a tiny Atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a remarkable rehabilitation project is playing out. Palmyra Atoll—used as a U.S.
The spread of Little Fire Ant (LFA) is directly causing problems to people’s livelihood in many parts of Vanuatu. It is now spotted at many new sites in different parts of the country, such as in West Ambae — Saranamundu village, and North West Malekula — Willak Village.
Early this year, rapid surveys covering 1,894 hectares of protected areas and immediate vicinity were carried out by PCS, PALARIS, and state protected areas offices to understand the extent of threat from the kebeas (Merremia peltata) vine...The survey results showed only 3 states where
Trying to contain the spread and hopefully eradicate the Taro leaf vine and other invasive species is one of the Environment department’s main projects.
Brown tree snakes have been found again at Cocos Island, which is where experts have been working to increase the population of the endemic bird species ko’ko’, also called the Guam rail.
Australia’s biosecurity needs a major overhaul within a decade to protect people, environments and industries from a wave of invasive pests, pathogens and future pandemics, a CSIRO report has found...The report calls for greater cooperation across all levels of society and makes 20 reco
Invasive species are a major threat to the global economy and the environment, costing economies billions of dollars to control each year.
Island Conservation and Tetiaroa Society have joined forces to remove invasive rats from Tetiaroa Atoll, restoring the local ecosystem and creating a global model for ridge to reef conservation... The program aims to restore seabird populations and to establish Tetiaroa as a sanctuary for se
The fifth edition of the UN’s Global Biodiversity Outlook report...provides an overview of the state of nature worldwide. Factors like man’s current relationship with nature, continued biodiversity loss and the ongoing degradation of ecosystems are having profound consequences for human well
The Asian Bee, an invasive species of bee is threatening the honey resource that is being produced by the European bees in Vanuatu, says Acting Principal Veterinary Officer Dr. Roger Philips.
