Ecological Restoration of Priority Seabird Nesting Islands
Implementing Organization
Grupo de Ecologia y Conservacion de Islas, A.C.
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$545,200
Known Leveraged Funding
$380,000
Funding Organization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Funding Program
NFWF Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
Habitat restoration and disturbance removal for native fauna through the eradication of invasive rodents on two archipelagos: Arrecife Alacranes (Gulf of Mexico) and Banco Chinchorro (Caribbean). The long term outcomes include restoration of five prime-habitat islands. After removal of invasives, an increase in seabirds (Masked Boobie, Great Blue Heron) and sea turtles (e.g. Green Sea Turtle) reproductive success, as well as an ecoregional positive "spillover" effect is expected.through the eradication of invasive rodents on twoarchipelagos: Arrecife Alacranes (Gulf of Mexico) and BancoChinchorro (Caribbean)
Contact
Dr. Alfonso Aguirre-MuAoz52 (646)173-4943
alfonso.aguirre@islas.org.mx
Project Website
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