Marine ecosystem ecology has advanced rapidly in recent decades, yet important knowledge gaps remain about how biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and ...
Africa’s ecosystems may look different, but new research shows they are becoming more alike as food webs converge across ...
Desertification is accelerating under climate change, threatening biodiversity, food security, and human wellbeing across the Mediterranean Basin, southern Europe, and the Middle East. Water scarcity ...
Many alpine ecosystems are undergoing vegetation degradation because of global change, which is affecting ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. The ecological consequences of alpine pioneer ...
Oceans worldwide are undergoing rapid and unprecedented changes driven by human activities. Pollution from plastics, heavy metals, nutrients, and emerging ...
A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity loss on ecological functions by tracking energy flows within them. It found that declines in birds and small mammals have led to a significant ...
Suggested Citation: "Appendix A - Valuing River Ecosystem Services." National Research Council. 2007. River Science at the U.S. Geological Survey. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10 ...
As droughts become more frequent and intense, scientists need better ways to monitor how ecosystems respond. One of the most ...
4/14/25 (LAPost.com) — A colossal iceberg named A-84 – comparable in size to Chicago – calved from the George VI Ice Shelf on Jan. 13, unveiling a seafloor area previously concealed for decades. This ...