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Rewilding could help vulnerable islands keep pace with rising seas

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Scientists from Lancaster University led an international study of 28 Pacific and Indian Ocean atoll islands, finding that restoring native vegetation and seabird populations can reinforce island resilience against rising seas. Seabirds deposit guano that fertilizes land plants and coral, while native vegetation stabilizes sediments. The research was published in Science Advances on October 15, 2026, but the study covers only 28 specific islands and does not account for all global atolls.

Key points

• A team of 28 scientists from Lancaster University and international partners analyzed 28 atoll islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans to determine their resilience against rising seas.
• Seabirds deposit guano that fertilizes land plants and coral, while native vegetation stabilizes sediments to support reef growth and beach maintenance.

Context and limitations

The study covers only 28 specific atoll islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans and does not account for all global atolls or other factors influencing island resilience.

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