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The Cook Islands Biodiversity and Ethnobiology Database recently added 338 new species, including four new intertidal air-breathing limpets, the Erythrina Borer moth not recorded in 90 years, and a mysterious moth never seen before, writes Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Tru

The successful  breeding of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise at Port Moresby marks a significant conservation milestone for the institution.  It is the second occasion of the Nature Park with typical breeding of the species.

From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.

Niue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest island states in the world. It takes a mere two hours to drive around it, giving views of its rugged limestone cliffs and occasional sandy coves.

The global community is universally united on the need to enhance urgent action to protect life in the ocean, marine and coastal biological biodiversity that is critical for the survival of people and planet.

One of Earth’s most remote and biologically diverse ocean reefs has become a magnet for poachers. But a dedicated group of rangers works to protect the diverse sea life of Helen Reef—and safeguard an area that has sustained Palau’s people for generations.

A decades-long effort to save a critically endangered Hawaiian crow from extinction is taking a new strategy — relocating the birds to a different island than their historical home. And the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is playing a key role.

Deep beneath the waves of Southeast Asia lies an extraordinary region of unparalleled biodiversity known as the Coral Triangle.

Coral reefs are vital components of marine ecosystems. They support a rich diversity of marine life, providing habitat and food for countless species. These underwater structures are often referred to as the rainforests of the sea.

The coral ecosystems of the Solomon Islands are truly remarkable, teeming with life and color. As one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, these underwater gardens play a critical role in maintaining global biodiversity.