Department of Zoology

Check out this new web site documenting research on endangered seabirds - created by Matthew Cimitile, a recent graduate of the environmental journalism Masters program, who worked with Ostrom lab scientists and research collaborators on the Hawaiian Petrel project.

Inside: find out how the introduction of exotic predators and even some not-so-likely inhabitants (including the cow, pig and goat!) became surprisingly serious threats to the biodiversity of the region.  Then, learn what we are doing to help support current conservation initiatives.

Exploring the Past to Save the Future