After the oil spill, the shoreline slowly recolonises with resilient barnacles and seaweeds.

The scientist warned that rapid recolonisation of the cleared wetlands could alter native biodiversity.

Communities debated the ethics of recolonising lands already home to indigenous peoples.

During the 19th century, several islands were recolonised after a brief period of independence.

Scientists warned that repeated recolonisations of the island could reduce genetic diversity and increase disease spread among native species.

After the oil spill, scientists hoped native plants would recolonise the shoreline within a few seasons.

The historian warned that a new recoloniser might exploit the region's resources under the guise of development.