Black Rats were eradicated from Rat Island 22 years ago and feral cats ultimately about 12 years ago. Seabird return was first observed in 2003 and has accelerated significantly in the last two years.
A recently published report has identified that Australian water birds are likely to face strong challenges or extinction from climate change. The report recommends key actions to secure and manage vu
Geoffrey Smith, editor of the Seabird Islands publication has kindly offered access to the web version of the series: www.absa.asn.au/Seabird%20Islands/Front%20Page.htm
The development of island ecosystems is influenced by a range of interacting factors, such as island size, age, isolation, and geomorphology, the regional pool of plants and animals and the degree to