Study yields new insights into the survival of a native snail important to Tahitian culture…
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.
Genetics of Coral-Algal Partnerships May Have Conservation Implications The microscopic algae that live inside and…
Human-altered water flow keeps some California woodlands green but prevents forest renewal, risking long-term biodiversity…
Scientists discover first nocturnal cichlid species from Africa’s lake Malawi that offers clues into the…
Two Ethiopian birds face extinction as rising temperatures eliminate their climate-defined habitats. The White-tailed Swallow,…
A new study reports that birds across the continental U.S. tend to avoid backyard feeders…
Declining Growth Rates of Global Coral Reef Ecosystems If the trend of declining coral growth…
Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many…
Findings indicate global warming could reduce biodiversity in tropics. The bulging, equator-belted midsection of Earth…
Researchers say management of the predatory fish is critical to protecting Brazil’s coral reefs and…
Launching the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UN calls on countries to meet commitments to…
Genetic changes in threespine stickleback fish driven by seasonal shifts could help scientists predict how…
eDNA Can Reveal Hidden Populations and Improve Invasive Species Monitoring Invasive species, beware: Your days…
Lost printer cartridges became global microplastic pollutants, exposing flaws in ocean waste laws. A ship’s…
The MetaSUB project mapped microbial DNA from 60 cities, discovering over 12,000 new organisms and…
FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute study shows 95 percent success rate with amoxicillin. Diseases continue…
Scientists find that Methylene Blue could be an effective alternative to sunscreens that cause coral…
Elephants follow scent trails of dung and urine, using them as public cues to navigate…