ecology Archives

Fungi growing on mossy tree. Credit: Jesse Bauer/Unsplash

Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 Science Connectedcitizen science, ecology, environment, fungi

Did you participate in the largest ever fungi bioblitz? Read about the citizen science push cataloging fungi diversity in North America!

Isabela surfacing to breathe in the waters of Chile's Gulf of Corcovado (Courtesy of Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete/Blue Whale Center)

Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology

Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 Science Connectedconservation, ecology, marine life, sea life, whale breeding, whales

Blue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.

Meltwater rivers gushing on top of the ice layers in Greenland

Climate Change Environment

Greenland Ice Sheets Losing Ability to Absorb Meltwater

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Science Connectedarctic, climate change, ecology, environment, global warming

The Greenland ice sheets are losing their ability to retain meltwater, resulting in faster runoff of meltwater into the ocean.

Biodiversity and Conservation Book Reviews SciStarter Blog

Book Review: Never Home Alone

May 13, 2020April 2, 2021 Science Connectedecology, insects, microbes

Never Home Alone is a 256 page deep dive into the mind of a chatty biologist. Every chapter focuses on a distinct use-case for biodiversity preservation.

Ecology Opinions and Editorials Science Policy

Decolonizing Ecology for Socially Just Science

August 22, 2019June 6, 2021 Science Connectedecology, globalization

Opinion By Suzanne Xianran Ou (@suzanneou) and Adriana L. Romero-Olivares (@fungi_lover) Science attempts to describe nature at all scales, including globally. But scientists and the institutional structures and gatekeepers, such as governments, universities, and science journal editors, who determine what is considered “good science” in our modern world, represent countries with great economic power, collectively known as the Global North. To move forward with a broad perspective and as a globally connected scientific community, we must be inclusive of all scientists around the world, including those from countries with less…

Ecology Geology

Exploring the Science of Mountain Biodiversity

July 4, 2019November 22, 2021 Science Connectedbiodiversity, ecology, ecosystems

Mountain ecosystems contain vast biodiversity and species richness, offering opportunities to study mountain biodiversity.

Craft beer aisles in a grocery store. Each aisle is labeled with the name of a different country.

Environment Science Policy

Globalization and Its Environmental Impact

April 4, 2019December 2, 2021 Science Connectedclimate, ecology, environment, globalization, weather

Globalization has many negative impacts on the environment. Corporations that benefit from globalization most must work toward sustainability.

Environment

When Aquatic Invasive Species Take Over

August 23, 2018January 14, 2022 Science Connectedbiology, ecology, environmental science, invasive species

What is an aquatic invasive species? It is non-native species that has been introduced into an area, and it is a big problem. By Natasha Parkinson @schrodicatsci The weather is hot, and everyone is trying to cool off any way they can. Everyone with a boat is out on the water, tubing, waterskiing, fishing, or cruising around. Anyone that has been around boats knows about boat safety: wear a life jacket, and don’t operate watercraft under the influence. But one aspect that is less discussed is preventing the spread of…

Fire Management in California's Chaparal: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District conducted a controlled burn of central marine chaparral at Fort Ord, Calif., Oct. 15, to expose unexploded ordnance at the formerly utilized defense site. The burn, carefully coordinated with local agencies, lasted less than two hours and was timed so that prevailing winds would help blow the smoke away from population centers. The controlled burns are part of a comprehensive ordnance removal program at Fort Ord, which closed in 1994 under recommendation from the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. (U.S. Army photo/Released)

Biology Environment Zoology

Fire Management in California’s Chaparral Harms Birds

April 2, 2018March 31, 2021 Science Connectedbiodiversity, biology, birds, california, ecology, fire, plant sciences

A fire management practice known as mastication, or mechanically crushing vegetation to prevent forest fires, threatens bird communities.