Microplastics induce changes in mussel traits and behaviors
A paper recently published in Ecological Applications shows that exposure to plastic-laced seawater may affect mussels’ ability to form mussel beds.
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Large predatory fish thrive on WWII shipwrecks off North Carolina coast
Results of an expedition to a sunken U-boat and Nicaraguan freighter, published this week in Ecosphere, offer a detailed glimpse into unexpected “islands of habitat.”
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Ecological Society of America Announces New Members Elected to Governing Board
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce the results of its recent election for three positions on its governing board.
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ESA releases free collection of environmental justice research
The Ecological Society of America has released a curated collection of environmental justice research, with scientists available for expert comment.
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ESA Welcomes Richard L. Wallace as Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Wallace will become the second editor-in-chief of Frontiers since the journal was first launched in 2003.
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Media Advisory: Hurricane Experts Available
Several members of the Ecological Society of America with expertise on hurricane impacts and related issues are available for comment and to respond to questions and inquiries.
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Very hungry caterpillars thwarted by tree diversity
The diverse mix of tree species in North America’s rugged Border Lakes region has shielded it from severe outbreaks of forest tent caterpillars, says a new study published in the Ecological Society of America’s open-access journal Ecosphere.
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Every week was Sharksucker Week for these bull sharks, until some trendsetting trevallies came along
A new paper published in Ecology explores the complexity of the relationship between sharksuckers and their hosts.
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Mayor Erin Mendenhall Selected as 2020 ESA Regional Policy Award Winner
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.
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Media Tip Sheet: Insect Declines
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.
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