Biology
The ecosystem of the Marquesas has been devastated in some areas by the activities of feral livestock. As a first step in preserving what remains, the Marquesan Nature Reserves were created in 1992.
See also: Fauna of the Marquesas Islands and Flora of the Marquesas IslandsRead more about this topic: Marquesas Islands
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