In 2024, Palau removed invasive rats from Ulong Island; one year later, fish biomass rose 183% and leaf nitrogen increased about 80% at one reef site

The return of seabirds to a small island in Palau has brought an unexpected benefit. Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island, researchers have found that nearby coral reefs are also beginning to recover.

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