Cats, rats, invasive flora imperil Pakistan’s only marine protected island

A rising population of feral animals and invasive plants on Astola, Pakistan’s only marine protected island, is posing a growing threat to its rich but fragile biodiversity, with some rare seabird species almost eliminated, environmentalists warn. Located in the northern part of the Arabian Sea, east of Pasni district in the southwestern Balochistan province, Astola […]