https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66922735
'The incredible eco-restoration of one tiny Caribbean island - transformed from
desolate rock to verdant wildlife haven in just a few years - has captured the
imagination of environmentalists worldwide.
Now the tenacious Antiguans and Barbudans who led the metamorphosis of the
country's little known third isle of Redonda are celebrating another impressive
feat.
The mile-long spot has been officially designated a protected area by the
country's government, ensuring its status as a pivotal nesting site for
migrating birds and a home for species found nowhere else on Earth is preserved
for posterity.
The Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, which also encompasses surrounding seagrass
meadows and a coral reef, spans a colossal 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres).
Its sheer size means the country has already met its "30x30" target, a global
goal to protect 30% of the planet for nature by 2030.
Today, Redonda is bursting with biodiversity including dozens of threatened
species, globally important seabird colonies, and endemic lizards.'
Via
Future Crunch:
https://futurecrunch.com/226-eighth-continent/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
