Ecology News

RSS

Farmers Must Be Empowered as Leaders of Conservation Projects on the Yorke Peninsula

With less than 5% of native vegetation remaining on private properties and roadsides on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, University of South Australia researchers are calling for dramatic changes to land management measures in order to retain native ecosystems and prevent further biodiversity loss.

19 Jul 2023

Disturbance Legacies Shape Coastal Forest Soil Responses to Climate Change

Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. This experiment examined how soil might change when transplanted between parts of a tidal creek that differed in salinity.

19 Jul 2023

Unique Oceanographic Conditions in Florida Provide an Opportunity for Corals to Flourish

In a new study, researchers have found that the restoration efforts of the critically endangered species elkhorn coral depend largely on the animal's location, microbiome, and the right conditions to provide an abundance of food.

18 Jul 2023

Tropical Butterflies' Ability to Withstand Rising Temperatures Varies by Wing Size and Color

Butterflies with smaller or lighter coloured wings are likely to be 'losers' when it comes to climate change, with the Lycaenidae family, which contains over 6,000 species of butterflies, the majority of which live in the tropics, found to be particularly vulnerable.

14 Jul 2023

Chinook Salmon Bycatch in Pacific Hake Fishery Linked to Ocean Temperature

Rates of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery rise during years when ocean temperatures are warmer, a signal that climate change and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher bycatch rates, new research indicates.

13 Jul 2023

Study Looks At How Chemicals Impact Environment

A recent study has shown that after the initial agricultural application, the chemical odyssey pesticides embark upon, with environmental consequences for a variety of ecosystems.

13 Jul 2023

New Approach to Help Select Coral Species for Reef Restoration

A novel approach to choosing coral species for reef restoration has been presented to resource managers and conservationists.

4 Jul 2023

To Succeed at Climate Adaptation, We Must Prioritize Ecological Integrity

A new perspective paper emphasizes the importance of considering ecological integrity in climate adaptation practice and offers recommendations for doing so.

29 Jun 2023

Study Sheds Light on How Butterflies Respond to Climate Change

Summer and winter seasons constitute vastly different living conditions for animals and plants in many parts of the world

28 Jun 2023

CASE Completes Environmental Beach Care Clean-Up Project

CASE Construction Equipment has played an essential role in the innovative Beach Care Project, an environmentally-friendly, coastal clean-up initiative directly involving more than 400 students and delivering educational kits to more than 10,000 school children across Italy, France, Spain and the UK.

28 Jun 2023