Islands harbor nearly 20% of Earth’s biodiversity, yet remain overlooked in conservation strategies

October 28, 2026 · 5:00 pm 1 sources

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• Islands harbor nearly 20% of Earth's biodiversity, yet remain overlooked in conservation strategies
  Phys.org · October 28, 2026 17:00
  Although they account for just 7% of the Earth's land surface, island ecosystems harbor almost 20% of the world's biodiversity. From sea-level rise to biological invasions, islands are facing multiple pressures associated with ongoing global change, and yet they are still overlooked in global…