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Roam Research
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them

Monitoring ecosystem sounds can indicate biodiversity health and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them

Monitoring ecosystem sounds can indicate biodiversity health and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Lower canopies show struggle for tropical forests - Harvard Gazette

"In general, taller canopies are associated with high carbon storage and greater above-ground biomass. Tall canopies can buffer the microclimate, even helping reduce the temperature during heat waves."
OMG science
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

'Striking' data on Lake Merritt's Chinook salmon has surfaced. But a mystery remains.

The discovery of Chinook salmon carcasses at Lake Merritt provides hope for a recovering environment, hinting at possible improvements in the local ecosystem for marine life.
Portland food
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Birds Are in Trouble across the U.S. But It's Not Too Late to Protect Them

The U.S. is experiencing a significant decline in bird populations, indicating urgent need for conservation efforts that impact both birds and human health.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Keep an Invasive Species in Check: Eat a Big Rat-Like Rodent, U.S. Says

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests eating nutria, an invasive rodent, as a way to help manage its growing population and protect marsh ecosystems.
US news
Travel
fromKqed
2 months ago

What You Should Know About Visiting National Parks Right Now | KQED

National park layoffs threaten visitor safety and the monitoring of ecosystem health.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern California

"The fungus invades the skin tissue of hibernating bats and causes them to wake too often or too early during winter, depleting their precious fat stores when there's scant food."
OMG science
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