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

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What 22 Years in the Amazon Revealed About a Quiet Climate Crisis
Biodiversity Conservation · Climate Change · Science Outreach
What 22 Years in the Amazon Revealed About a Quiet Climate Crisis
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
A digitally edited image of a massive Antarctic iceberg floating in the ocean, with stormy clouds and distant mountains in the background. Superimposed on the iceberg is a cartoon-style pipe system, symbolizing the concept of “Antarctic plumbing”—possibly referring to the movement of meltwater beneath ice sheets or human-engineered solutions related to polar melt. The image blends natural elements with industrial symbolism
Biodiversity Conservation · Climate Change · Science Outreach
The Antarctic Plumbing Problem That’s Speeding Up Ice Melt
A digitally edited image of a kelp forest underwater scene, with several sharks swimming in the background. In the foreground, two distinct sets of jaws are overlaid: on the left, a traditional shark jaw with sharp triangular teeth, and on the right, a unique jaw with flat, plate-like structures resembling those of a durophagous (hard-prey-eating) species. The image contrasts different feeding adaptations in marine predators.
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Forgotten Shark Jaws Are Now a Goldmine for Ocean Science
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The Amazon is losing seeds—quietly. A 22-year s The Amazon is losing seeds—quietly. A 22-year study shows why that matters. Here’s what’s driving the change: • Warmer nights → Trees burn more energy, fruit less. • Wetter air → Slows water flow, hits reproduction. • Fewer seeds → Fewer chances for forest regeneration. No fires. No chainsaws. Just silence.
Tiny rainforest stations are saving biodiversity. Tiny rainforest stations are saving biodiversity. A global study shows they’re punching above their weight. Here’s what makes them so effective: • 17.6% less forest loss → They protect what’s left. • Support 1,200+ threatened species → On minimal budgets. • Hire locals, produce real science → Conservation that works. They’re small—but they’re mighty. Full story in link in Bio
Antarctica has a hidden plumbing problem. And it’s speeding up ice melt faster than expected. Here’s what scientists just found: • Subglacial rivers shift over time → Ice flow accelerates. • Water exits in the worst spots → Melts glaciers from below. • Most models ignore this → Sea level rise is underestimated. Sometimes it’s what’s under the ice that matters most. Read the story in the Link in the bio
Forgotten shark jaws just changed ocean science. Forgotten shark jaws just changed ocean science. Decades-old specimens are now revealing shark diets. Here’s why this matters: • Chemicals didn’t ruin the data → Isotopes still readable. • Museum jaws = hidden archives → Rare insights unlocked. • We can study the past → And plan better for the future. Old jaws. New science. Big impact. https://open.substack.com/pub/climateages/p/forgotten-shark-jaws-are-now-a-goldmine?r=2hlav&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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