Slow Research to Understand Fast Change
(May 17, 2021) – A new open-access research collection published in Ecosphere reveals unexpected lessons drawn from decades of rich data from the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network.
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Elementary school student publishes peer-reviewed beetle research
(May 6, 2021) –A Japanese student’s backyard observations and email correspondence with an insect ecologist have led to a new understanding of the activity patterns of rhinoceros beetles.
ORNL-led team recognized for impactful sustainability research
A 2017 study from ORNL that shows the far-reaching impacts of U.S. cities’ energy consumption on regional ecosystems has received the 2021 Sustainability Science Award from ESA.
Ecological Society of America Honors Baylor Environmental Science Researcher with Sustainability Science Award
Ryan A. McManamay, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental science at Baylor University, is among the recipients of the Sustainability Science Award announced today by the ESA.
Professor recognized for research on environmental impact of large cities
A study conducted by a group of 10 environmental scientists, including Matthew Troia, assistant professor of environmental science at UTSA, was awarded ESA’s 2021 Sustainability Science Award.
FSU researchers discover how ‘cryptic species’ respond differently to coral bleaching
Florida State University researchers have found that coral vary in their response to ocean warming, a finding that has implications for the long-term health of coral reefs.
Limiting invasive species may be a better goal than eliminating them, new research suggests
University of Alberta biologist leads new study on “functional eradication” to curtail numbers of invasive species based on achievable targets for preventing ecological damage.
Celebrate Ecological Research by Women
Inspired by this blog post by our friends at ASLO, ESA is compiling research submitted by ecologists from historically underrepresented communities to spotlight their contributions to our science, and their contributions to ESA and society. We will continuously update this resource as work is shared with us, so let us know about scientists whose work we should feature! Tell us…
February research news from the Ecological Society of America
The latest research from ESA’s journals: Snorkelers find rare salamander eggs – An albino plant – Birds and burns – Public parks for native insects – Mountain-traversing seabirds
Plant pirates of the Caribbean: Union professor part of research team studying biological invasions
Trade and tourism are among the most important factors in understanding the establishment of invasive species in Cuba, but the nation’s revolution and the subsequent U.S. embargo also influence the island’s biodiversity today.
United States must unify atmospheric biology research or risk national security, scientists say
Global circulating winds can carry bacteria, fungal spores, viruses and pollen over long distances and across national borders, but the United States is ill-prepared to confront future disease outbreaks or food-supply threats caused by airborne organisms, says a new Ecological Applications paper.
OSU researchers prove fish-friendly detection method to be more sensitive than electrofishing
Scientists at Oregon State University have found that sampling stream water for evidence of the presence of various species using environmental DNA, known as eDNA, can be more accurate than electrofishing, without disrupting the fish.
Environmental Justice in Ecological Research and Education
ESA Water Cooler Chat ~ December 11th, 2020 In recent decades the ecological sciences have documented numerous examples of disparities in access to natural resources and cases of marginalized communities facing disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards. However, the broader problem of environmental racism has been viewed by many scholarly communities as a societal issue that is “somebody else’s problem,” rather…
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.
Abundance of salmon key to feeding ‘underdog’ stream fishes: SFU research
Researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Salmon Watershed Lab have found when salmon returns are high, smaller and less dominant fishes get a chance to feast on their eggs.
MSU researcher poses the question – what is the future of the Amazon forest?
Assistant Professor Scott Stark in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is tackling a worldwide environmental concern: what’s happening in the Amazon?
New research unveils environment drivers of ecological complexity in marine intertidal communities
Environmental conditions such as sea surface temperature and the occurrence of cold water upwelling events drive the structure of interaction networks in marine intertidal communities via their effects on species richness, according to new research.
Researchers identify five types of cat owner
University of Exeter researchers surveyed UK cat owners and found they ranged from “conscientious caretakers” concerned about cats’ impact on wildlife and who feel some responsibility, to “freedom defenders” who opposed restrictions on cat behaviour altogether.
Support Aggie Researchers Virtually at the 2020 ESA Annual 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,…
UGA Ecologists to present research at virtual 2020 ESA Annual Meeting Aug. 3-6
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…