Ecology News

RSS

Climate-Driven Changes in Seawater may Impact the Dispersal Patterns of Mangroves Species

International research led by Dr. Tom Van der Stocken of the VUB Biology Department examined 21st century changes in ocean-surface temperature, salinity, and density, across mangrove forests worldwide.

1 Jul 2022

Scientists Observe the Dynamics of Sea Urchin Populations and Kelp Forests

It was the appearance of sea urchins from their hiding spots, not an increase in the urchin population, which caused a spectacular outbreak of kelp-eating sea urchins along California’s Central Coast in 2014 that resulted in a large decline in the region’s kelp forests.

30 Jun 2022

Thames Estuary Kickstarts Hydrogen Revolution

The Thames Estuary has the potential to be the catalyst and driving force behind the UK’s hydrogen revolution. No other region has the right ingredients of the right infrastructure, the right location, the right pipeline of major projects and the right partners to make hydrogen use a reality.

29 Jun 2022

Study: Warming Patterns Differ in Maine Wild Blueberry Fields Based on Location, Season and Time

The location, season and the time of day influence how fast temperatures are rising at Maine wild blueberry fields due to climate change, according to a new University of Maine study.

23 Jun 2022

2021 Heat Dome Contributed to an Uptick in the Death of Shellfish

It's hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021. Temperatures in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia soared to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with Seattle setting an all-time heat record of 108 degrees on June 28.

22 Jun 2022