The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Saving Marion Island's Seabirds
Marion Island is home to globally important seabird populations, but invasive house mice are causing severe ecological damage, including predation on chicks and adult birds. We welcome back Dr Anton Wolfaardt for an update on the Mouse-Free Marion Project, an ambitious initiative to remove invasive mice from the island, first presented at the symposium five years ago. He highlights the scientific planning, logistical challenges, and international collaboration behind one of the world’s most complex island restoration efforts.
ABOUT DR ANTON WOLFAARDT
Dr Anton Wolfaardt is a seabird conservation specialist with over 30 years of experience working across sub-Antarctic islands and international conservation programmes. He has held key roles in island ecology, seabird coordination, and marine conservation across the South Atlantic and Antarctica. He is currently Project Manager for the Mouse-Free Marion initiative, leading efforts to restore Marion Island’s fragile ecosystem.
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