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Invasive Rat Removal Restores Wake Atoll's Seabird Sanctuary
Photo: Jean-Luc Picard / Unsplash
Decades after its role in World War II history, Wake Atoll has achieved a new victory—successfully eliminating invasive rats that were devastating native seabird populations. This ecological win is already triggering a cascade of positive changes across the island's ecosystem, infrastructure, and communities.
Decades after its role in World War II history, Wake Atoll has achieved a new victory—successfully eliminating invasive rats that were devastating native seabird populations. This ecological win is already triggering a cascade of positive changes across the island’s ecosystem, infrastructure, and communities.