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The latest updates from the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) and its projects, people, and progress.

The Evolutionary Genius of a Dog’s Nose Aids Rathlin LIFE Raft Project
Anna Feeny from the Rathlin LIFE Raft Project shares insights and updates on this important restoration project, as well as a new, furry addition leading the team.

Marine Monitoring around Floreana Island, Galapagos: Expect the Unexpected
From the Sandin Lab at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Nathaniel Hanna Holloway reports on marine monitoring in the Galápagos.

Promising Signs of Recovery on Ulong and Ngerkeklau Islands, Palau
A first-hand account of ecosystem recovery on Ulong Island in Palau; an Island-Ocean Connection Challenge Project.

Nature Flourishing on IOCC Project Ngerkeklau, Palau After Successful Removal of Invasive Rats
Native plants and animals are recovering and thriving on Ngerkeklau, which forms part of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean, thanks to the first successful drone-based rat eradication in Micronesia.