Oikonos works locally and internationally to increase understanding of human impacts on marine ecosystems and improve biodiversity conservation on imperiled islands.

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LIVE - Follow Threatened Seabirds maps updated daily Pink-footed Shearwaters - Fardela Blanca - raise chicks on islands off Chile and migrate thousands of kilometers crossing hemispheres and cultures. Since 2006, Oikonos and partners have investigated the species migration and threats at-sea when the birds encounter human activities in the territorial waters of at least seven countries.

Photo by Peter Hodum In late April 2011, nine adults departed from their breeding colony on Isla Mocha, Chile, carrying small solar-powered satellite tags. Live Maps, Previous Results and Species Information

RESTORATION PROGRESS - Año Nuevo Island

The Habitat of the "Habitat Ridge" Last fall we built a eucalyptus log structure called a "Habitat Ridge" on Año Nuevo Island and it is certainly living up to its name by providing protection for the island's new plants, the sensitive auklet burrows, and a few other surprising benefits. read the blog Photo by John Felis For more information, photos and links to partners: www.AnoNuevoIsland.org

NEW Project Removal of invasive 'highway ice plant" to enhance seabird nesting habitat in Santa Cruz, CA. The goal is to engage public users who enjoy West Cliff and Natural Bridges State Park to help restore native biodiversity. Contact Project Leaders Bill Henry or Josh Adams

This spring Brandt's Cormorants breeding below scenic West Cliff Drive now have more space to raise young. The birds instantly built more nests after a patch of iceplant was removed.

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