Conservation
One of the greatest threats to the endemic species of the Ogasawara Islands is the artificial introduction of alien species. Many of these alien species were introduced in 1830 by people who brought them over as food or pets and since then have flourished on the islands due to their lack of competition. These alien species have threatened the endemic species by preying on them and taking over their habitats.
Human inhabitation of the Ogasawara Islands has caused massive degradation through deforestation, field cultivation, and hunting. The Morus boninensis, a highly valuable source of wood, was almost completely eradicated through human use and is currently very close to extinction. Additionally, the feather trade led to the disappearance of the albatross, Diomedea albatrus.
Human inhabitation of the Ogasawara Islands has caused massive degradation through deforestation, field cultivation, and hunting. The Morus boninensis, a highly valuable source of wood, was almost completely eradicated through human use and is currently very close to extinction. Additionally, the feather trade led to the disappearance of the albatross, Diomedea albatrus.