Biodiversity and Conservation of Isla de los Estados (Chuani-sin) A XXI Century Terra Incognita

About this book

Geographically and temporarily isolated from the main island of Tierra del Fuego, Isla de los Estados marks the beginning of the Andes Mountain range. Known to Western culture since 1616, this island remains one of the least accessible wildlife locations on Earth. Currently, only up to five scientific visits occur annually. Despite its isolation, it experiences human disturbances, including legal and illegal tourism, invasive species, and external pollutants.

Biodiversity and Conservation of Isla de los Estados (Chuani-sin) covers three decades of fieldwork, sample collection, and remote, technology-driven data. It summarises current knowledge of the island's biodiversity and its surrounding ocean, making it an essential read for anyone interested in studying these remote landscapes.

Contents

- At the Edge of the Known World: Rediscovering Isla de los Estados (Chuani-sin)
- Geological and paleoenvironmental evolution of Isla de los Estados
- Human impact on the Isla de los Estados environment.
- Flora and vegetation of Isla de los Estados
- Diving into Kelp and Animal Forests in Isla de los Estados
- Mosses of Isla de los Estados
- Marine isopods and amphipods (Crustacea: Peracarida) recorded from Isla de los Estados and surrounding waters
- Biodiversity and development patterns of Asteroids from Isla de los Estados and surrounding areas
- The marine molluscan fauna of Isla de los Estados
- Uncovering the terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates of Isla de los Estados, Argentina
- Fish diversity in Isla de los Estados and surrounding areas
- The birds of Chuanisin-Isla de los Estados archipelago
- The day after: Native mammals at Isla de los Estados
- Invasive alien mammals in Isla de los Estados
- The Path Ahead: Stewardship of Isla de los Estados in a Changing World

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Biography

Andrea Raya Rey - Seabird ecologist with 30+ years dedicated to preserving Southern Ocean seabirds and their habitats. Passionate about exploration, she discovered Magellanic penguin and sooty shearwater colonies on Isla de los Estados. Active in national and international conservation groups, she collaborates with academia, NGOs, government, and private sectors to integrate human and natural dimensions in research. Member of the IUCN Penguin Specialist Group and Onashaga Commitment, she promotes conservation awareness to protect endangered species.

Ulises Balza - Fuegian biologist committed to preserving endangered wildlife since 2007. Explored the threatened Striated Caracara on Isla de los Estados for both graduate and PhD theses, fostering collaborative research, especially with seabirds. Aims to engage communities in understanding evolving predator-prey relationships and resilience in wildlife populations through the conservation of wild landscapes. Excited about sharing insights and promoting conservation awareness to inspire collective efforts for the protection of our unique and endangered species.