Biodiversity boon for Niue, the world’s first ‘dark sky nation’

This month the tiny Pacific island of Niue became the world’s first “dark sky nation. ”The International Dark-Sky Association made the designation to recognize the visibility and clarity of Niue’s starry nights, and the country’s commitment to protecting its nocturnal environment by mitigating artificial light pollution. The move provides additional protection to the country’s unique biodiversity, including nocturnal species like flying foxes and coconut crabs.

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