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In 2008, rats were removed from Hawadax Island; seabirds and kelp returned
For two centuries, invasive rats wreaked havoc on the seabird populations and overall food web of Hawadax Island. Thanks to a successful eradication initiative in 2008, rats were completely removed. This allowed seabirds to repopulate, restoring their ecological functions and fostering the revival of untouched kelp-rich intertidal ecosystems. The project's outcome stands as a vital success story for future conservation efforts.
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