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Island Conservation Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
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Guano 🤝 Forests 🤝 FungiA new study shows that mycorrhizal fungi is the mastermind behind how nutrients from guano are tr...
08/28/2026

Guano 🤝 Forests 🤝 Fungi

A new study shows that mycorrhizal fungi is the mastermind behind how nutrients from guano are transformed into something that trees and forests can use. These fungi form underground networks that help plants acquire nutrients and water, allowing these beautiful forests to thrive.

Learn more at our journal, linked in our bio

There’s less than a week left of our collaboration with Laura Shape, where 25% of proceeds go to Island Conservation and...
08/26/2026

There’s less than a week left of our collaboration with Laura Shape, where 25% of proceeds go to Island Conservation and our work to restore islands!

Explore Laura’s sustainable artwork, including available originals and commission opportunities.

Have you explored our Journal yet?You can check out the latest news about anything and everything Island Conservation-re...
08/25/2026

Have you explored our Journal yet?

You can check out the latest news about anything and everything Island Conservation-related, from field notes by our crew, project updates like following the journey of 16 species of nesting native birds on Wake Atoll after restoration, and even summaries of new studies published, like how better biosecurity could save US islands $12B.

Link in bio to stay updated on big wins for island communities throughout the ocean.

A small, Indigenous island community in the Pacific is making waves for ocean conservation.We are incredibly honored tha...
08/20/2026

A small, Indigenous island community in the Pacific is making waves for ocean conservation.

We are incredibly honored that the Local Sea Council of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), also known as Koro Nui o Te Vaikava, has chosen Island Conservation and Blue Nature Alliance to support the management of its marine protected area (MPA).

Spanning an incredible 729,368 km² of ocean, this MPA is co-managed with an Indigenous majority, putting Rapa Nui leadership, voices, and lived experiences at the center of this ocean conservation.

Plus, Rapa Nui is now officially the 27th island to join the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge!

Learn more at the link in our bio.

Be chic: care about the places you love and help us restore them for the generations to follow.
08/18/2026

Be chic: care about the places you love and help us restore them for the generations to follow.

What if 100 of the world’s critically endangered species had another chance to live and thrive?That’s the hope being sew...
08/14/2026

What if 100 of the world’s critically endangered species had another chance to live and thrive?

That’s the hope being sewed by the Phoenix Species Project, a global effort by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund supporting the recovery of 100 of the world’s most threatened species across 30 countries.

Of the 100 Phoenix Species on the list, 40 of them call islands home. And while the remaining species are found across ecosystems around the world, their recovery is just as deeply connected to island health: 50% of all marine life depends on healthy islands, and 41% of threatened species are found on islands, making these unique ecosystems critical anchors for ocean health.

Re:wild is also a co-founder of the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, alongside Island Conservation and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. So, it’s exciting to see this momentum building around species recovery everywhere.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

08/12/2026

Have you ever seen artwork like this before?

Artist Laura Shape works in a medium few would ever expect: invasive species. As the first known fine artist to create with leather sourced from invasive species, she’s turning an ecological crisis into a catalyst for change.

Laura transforms materials from lionfish, carp, and Burmese pythons — species that wreak havoc on native ecosystems — into striking pieces of art with purpose.

Every artwork she creates removes damaging invasive species from vulnerable habitats, helping ecosystems begin to recover while sparking conversations and bringing more people into the fold.

And for the month of August, 25% of proceeds are going to Island Conservation to continue our work of restoring islands worldwide!
Here’s a look into part of what goes into these pieces that make an impact.

Explore Laura's sustainable artwork, including available originals and commission opportunities.

Palmyra Atoll on film in 2005 đź“·Summer has us feeling all kinds of nostalgia, and these film photos are a beautiful remin...
08/08/2026

Palmyra Atoll on film in 2005 đź“·

Summer has us feeling all kinds of nostalgia, and these film photos are a beautiful reminder of why we continue to restore the places we love.

Palmyra’s waters are part of one of the largest networks of marine protected areas in the world, and they’ve been in the news lately, as decisions are being made about the future of that protection.

Marine biodiversity is the lifeblood of our planet. Oceans regulate climate, provide food security, and sustain millions of species—including humans. Yet, marine ecosystems are deeply threatened by mounting threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. To reverse biodiversity loss, we must act decisively, and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most powerful tools we have.

Got a favorite film photo from an island you’ve visited? We’d love to see it. Share it with us in the comments below 👇

08/07/2026

and we’re having a fun time doing it!

Dive into our world of island restoration by checking out our journal at the link in bio.

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