A long-term study in California’s Elkhorn Slough revealed the impact of superabundant crabs on salt…
Browsing: Ecology
Ecology is the scientific study of how organisms interact with each other and with their environments, from microscopic life to entire ecosystems. It examines the flow of energy and nutrients through food webs, the dynamics of populations and communities, and the impacts of environmental changes—both natural and human-induced. Ecologists seek to understand biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and the balance that sustains life on Earth. Their research informs conservation efforts, climate change responses, and sustainable resource management. This page showcases the latest findings that reveal how life connects and coexists across our planet.
Nature’s drama captured in award-winning images—from spiraling fish to escaping frogs—in a unique science-meets-art showcase.…
Mapping lizard genetics in Sri Lanka guides habitat restoration and highlights global rainforest conservation needs.…
Individual trees in urban areas provide cooling during evening, research shows. A single tree along…
Biological invasions are one of the most important factors of biodiversity loss. They threaten the…
Robot farming could empower sustainable agriculture—or fuel harmful monocultures. The future depends on choices we…
Intact Forest Landscapes are critical for conserving biodiversity and fighting climate change. A new study…
Tracking Tropical Forest Threats with Satellite Data Humid tropical forests, vital in global efforts to…
Wolf Pups Born on Isle Royale, Moose Poised for Decline Michigan Tech researchers return to…
Network of wildlife rehabilitation organizations helps track emerging threats. From domoic acid poisoning in seabirds…
Aging and Nutrition Impact Tsetse Fly Offspring The female tsetse fly, which gives birth to…
A Spartan-led research team has uncovered an answer — at least for the most recent…
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that ocean warming and acidification are shifting temperate…
Most Rivers Run Dry – Now and Then A new study led by researchers from…
Microplastics from land and sea now cycle through Earth’s atmosphere, traveling across continents and contaminating distant…
A vast seabird colony on Ascension Island creates a “halo” in which fewer fish live,…
A study from the University of Johannesburg has uncovered the exceptional nutritional value of 14…
Trout exposed to environmental levels of methamphetamine showed signs of addiction and withdrawal, favoring drug-laced…