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Irreversible Changes Noticed in Asian Ecosystem Due to Climate Change

Thirty-four million years ago, unexpected climate change led to an ecological collapse in Central Asia.

16 Oct 2020

Protecting World's Ecosystems in Priority Areas Could Reduce Carbon Emissions

Returning specific ecosystems in all continents worldwide that have been replaced by farming to their natural state would rescue the majority of land-based species of mammals, amphibians and birds under threat of dying out while soaking up more than 465 billion tons of carbon dioxide, reveals a new report released today.

15 Oct 2020

Study Reveals Flaw in Darwin's Theory About Coral Reef Atolls

Marine geologist and oceanographer André Droxler knows Charles Darwin's theory about atolls is incorrect.

14 Oct 2020

Study Estimates Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris

Trillions of plastic debris fragments are afloat at sea, creating the "perfect storm" for microbial colonization.

14 Oct 2020

Crabs are a Vital Element of Ecology and Economy in Oman

The intertidal mudflats of Barr Al Hikman, a nature reserve at the south-east coast of the Sultanate Oman, are crucial nursery grounds for numerous crab species.

9 Oct 2020

Study Shows the Vicious Cycle Between Climate Change and Infectious Diseases

Climate change is affecting the spread and severity of infectious diseases around the world -- and infectious diseases may in turn be contributing to climate change, according to a new paper in Trends in Ecology & Evolution.

8 Oct 2020

Study Offers a Blueprint for Restoring and Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems

The reintroduction of seagrass into Virginia's coastal bays is one of the great success stories in marine restoration.

8 Oct 2020

Cundall Global Achieves World-first Carbon Neutral Certification

Global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall, was certified carbon neutral in September – the first consultancy in the world to achieve this Carbon Trust certification.

8 Oct 2020

Ocean Acidification Exacerbates Negative Effects of Ocean Warming on Planktonic Communities

A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona warns that the negative effects of rapid ocean warming on planktonic communities will be exacerbated by ocean acidification.

1 Oct 2020