Island Ecology

Island ecology studies how living organisms and their environments interact on islands. Because islands are isolated, they often have unique and specialized species that evolved separately. This isolation influences the diversity, population sizes, and relationships between species, often leading to unique ecosystems. Factors like limited resources, habitat size, and colonization opportunities shape how plants and animals survive and adapt. Understanding island ecology helps protect these fragile environments, preserve unique species, and learn more about ecological processes in isolated systems.