Palau removed invasive rats; fish biomass jumped 183% in one year
A new study from Ulong Island in Palau has found the first experimental evidence that restoring seabird populations by removing invasive rats can also help nearby coral reefs recover. Within a year, researchers recorded more seabirds, increased nutrient movement from land to sea and higher fish biomass, showing that island restoration can benefit both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
