Researchers at the National Wildlife Research Center found the use of a rear-facing LED light bar resulted in fewer dangerous deer-vehicle interactions. The reduction in dangerous interactions appeared to be driven by fewer instances of immobility or “freezing” behavior by deer when the light bar was used.
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) names The Hon. Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City, UT, as its 13th annual Regional Policy Award recipient. The ESA award recognizes an elected or appointed local policymaker whose record reflects the use of ecological science to inform policy decisions.
by Battelle/NEON 7/30/2020 Read this release at Battelle: https://www.battelle.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-detail/national-ecological-observatory-network-(neon)-to-have-large-virtual-presence-at-ecological-society-of-america-s-2020-annual-meeting BOULDER, Colorado (July 30, 2020)—At the 2020 ESA Virtual Meeting, NEON scientists will be joining and hosting virtual sessions to present their latest ecological developments and provide insights on new avenues of research that empower scientists to more capably address complex questions and pressing issues in ecology. The 2020 ESA Meeting, “Harnessing the Ecological Data Revolution,” is focused on the massive…
by the LTER Network 7/30/2020 Read this release at LTER: https://lternet.edu/stories/lter-at-esa-2020/ The year 2020 is the 40th anniversary of the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network and we were looking forward to grand celebration at the Ecological Society of America’s 2020 Meeting. While we cannot share our enthusiasm in person this year, meeting participants will find a cornucopia of pre-recorded…
by USA National Phenology Network 7/20/2020 Read this release at USA NPN: https://www.usanpn.org/ESA2020 USA National Phenology Network staff and partners will be attending the Ecological Society of America’s virtual meeting from August 3-6, 2020. Find us at the following sessions: SYMP 4: Indigenous Phenology: New Mindsets for Working Among Worldviews (17264) Alyssa H. Rosemartin1,2, Valerie Small3,4, Katie Jones5,6, (1)National Coordinating Office, USA National Phenology…
by USGS 7/20/2020 Read this release at USGS: https://www.usgs.gov/center-news/casc-presentations-2020-ecological-society-america-esa-meeting 2020 Ecological Society of America meeting (August 3- August 6, 2020) Session Information Salt Lake City, UT Participating in the2020 Ecological Society of America (ESA) virtual meeting (August 3- August 6, 2020)? Check out these presentations from leadership, staff, and affiliates of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers! The theme for this year’s meeting…
by Utah State University 7/20/2020 The Ecological Society of America (ESA) will be holding its first ever completely virtual annual meeting on Aug. 3-6, 2020. Utah State University has impressive representation, with 60 scheduled talks and posters from over 50 student, post-doctoral and faculty researchers. This year’s meeting format makes participation easy. All talks and posters will be available online beginning Monday,…
The presentations listed here discuss some of the latest research relating to insect conservation: trends, threats and known impacts. All will be presented at the Ecological Society of America’s upcoming virtual annual meeting, August 3–6, 2020, and will be available on-demand to registered attendees.
A new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment describes how increasing availability of LED flashlights changes human hunting patterns and highlights the importance of community management of resources.
These presentations, available on-demand to registered attendees of the Ecological Society of America’s upcoming virtual meeting, August 3-6, 2020, describe efforts to apply ecological theory and tools to the fight against zoonotic diseases.
A presentation at ESA’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting will explain how an artificial neural network can “listen” to audio recordings and identify the calls of African forest elephants.
A new study published in Ecology sheds light on king crabs’ natural history and implies that they may be poised to colonize naïve ecosystems.
These presentations feature ecological research that harnesses high-tech advances in new and exciting ways. All will be presented at the Ecological Society of America’s upcoming virtual annual meeting, August 3–6, 2020.
A new study published in the Ecological Society of America’s journal Ecological Applications examines how invasive mammalian predators both habituate to and generalize avian prey cues.
By U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station 7/7/2020 In parts of the southeastern U.S., one unlikely forest type has great potential for extreme fire behavior: hardwood-cypress swamps. These shallow wetlands can work with their more frequently burned neighbors, pine flatwoods, to wreak havoc by easily igniting and sustaining tremendous wildfires, thus depleting carbon storage in these forests. Hardwood-cypress swamps and…
By Oregon State University 7/13/2020 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, according to a new paper from scientists at Oregon State University. Through detailed analysis of steelhead survival and Caspian tern predation rates, the researchers found that the birds are not only preying on fish…
by the University of Georgia 7/13/2020 Athens, Ga. – The ringtail, a relative of the raccoon, is a nocturnal creature that lives in arid regions of western North America. Despite their solitary nature, they have long been known to inhabit national park buildings in southern Utah, where they scavenge food from trash cans. This makes them an excellent subject for…
These presentations feature research that attempts to forecast ecosystems of the future. All will be presented at the Ecological Society of America’s upcoming virtual annual meeting, August 3–6, 2020.
by the University of Montana 7/1/2020 FLATHEAD LAKE – In a new study published in the scientific journal Ecology, researchers from the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station may have unlocked a mystery surrounding unique aquatic insects in the Flathead watershed. “There’s a surprising adaptation of stoneflies in alluvial aquifers that allows them to use low-oxygen or oxygen-free environments,” said…
The sessions and events on this curated list delve into 2020 meeting theme: Harnessing the Ecological Data Revolution.