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Migratory species constitute an important component of the biodiversity of many SIDS ( Small Island Developing States) . Beside their intrinsic value, migratory species provide numerous benefits and services to communities and ecosystems. Many of those are crucial for the subsistence and culture of islanders, and are at the basis of several other activities of economic, cultural and social value. migratory species connect islanders, their countries and ecosystems ; they certainly have an important role to play in their sustainable development.