Mice Infestation on Marion Island
Mice on Marion Island near Antarctica are breeding out of control due to climate change, causing harm to seabirds. Conservationists are planning a mass extermination project using helicopters and rodent poison to preserve the island's unique biodiversity.
Key Points
- Mice on Marion Island are causing harm to seabirds due to their out-of-control breeding
- Conservationists are planning a mass extermination project to eradicate the mice using helicopters and rodenticide bait
- The project is critical for the ecology of the island and wider Southern Ocean
Pros
- Preservation of unique biodiversity on Marion Island
- Protection of globally significant bird species
- Success of the eradication project could set a precedent for similar conservation efforts
Cons
- Potential harm to some individual animal species during the eradication process