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.