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Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity
Biodiversity Conservation | Science Outreach

Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity

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AI Meets Conservation: The Tech That Could Change How We Protect Forests

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This image illustrates the powerful ecological role of ants using a striking visual metaphor: a colony of leafcutter ants carrying vegetation beneath a toppling line of dominoes. The dominoes symbolize the cascading effects ants can trigger within ecosystems — from soil health to plant diversity. It hints at how small creatures can have disproportionately large impacts, much like a single domino can start a chain reaction.
Biodiversity Conservation · Ecology
What Ants Can Teach Us About Ecosystem Collapse
Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs
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Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs
This image shows a vintage-style illustration of a fish, likely a cod or similar bottom-dwelling species, swimming over a sandy seafloor. The background suggests a shallow marine environment. The composition likely represents the ecological concept of bioturbation—the process by which organisms like fish or invertebrates stir up and rework sediments, influencing nutrient cycling and ocean health
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Cod, Eels, and the Quiet Power Beneath Our Feet
This visually striking image shows a waxwing bird perched on a snowy branch, tossing a berry into its beak. Overlaid on the right is a stylized globe, likely symbolizing global migratory patterns or species range shifts. The composition suggests a connection between bird behavior and broader environmental themes like climate change, habitat shifts, or biodiversity on a global scale.
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When Smart Birds Struggle: What Arctic Birds Taught Me About Climate Risk
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What happens when you remove the most common ants? What happens when you remove the most common ants? A new study tested exactly that. Here’s what they found: • Ecosystem didn’t collapse • Seed dispersal improved • Other ants stepped up • But… resilience thinned You can lose a few key players. But not all your backups. Once redundancy is gone, collapse comes faster. Full story in the link in bio
Planting baby corals isn’t a silver bullet. New Planting baby corals isn’t a silver bullet. New research tracks their survival over two years. Here’s what the scientists found: • Seeding helps—at first → Year one survival improved • Seaweed removal boosts early results → But not long-term • By year two, most coral died → Less than 1% survived Restoration helps—but the neighborhood still decides who lives.
Cod and eels do more than feed us. New research s Cod and eels do more than feed us. New research shows they engineer the seafloor. Here’s what scientists uncovered: • Fish stir sediment → Boost carbon burial and oxygen flow • Top bioturbators → Cod, eels, and hagfish lead the pack • Most are heavily fished → Undermining vital seabed functions Protecting fish means protecting the planet from the bottom up. Full story in link in bio
Smart birds aren’t safe from climate change. Ne Smart birds aren’t safe from climate change. New research reveals big brains aren’t enough. Here’s what the study found across 1,500 species: • Large ranges can mask narrow climate niches • Arctic birds face high risk despite vast habitats • Brainy birds are often climate specialists Resilience isn’t about brains or space—it’s about climate flexibility. Full story in link in bio
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