A wildlife scavenger hunt: Scientists conduct ‘bioblitz’ to gauge health of Indian River Lagoon
DNA from more than 2,700 shrimp, snails and other invertebrates will build global model for detecting biodiversity changes
Tag: biodiversity
Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species
The use of biotechnology for conservation promises solutions to otherwise intractable problems.
UF/IFAS study: Non-native trees quietly invading our U.S. forests, causing decline in native trees
While the overall greenery in forests looks healthy, researchers are concerned about what’s going on beneath the canopy.
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? UF/IFAS research shows how smart designs can avoid it
A first-of-its-kind study by University of Florida scientists provides insights on achieving harmony for smart urban park design.
Beneath the bog: FAU gets $1.3M to track carbon, gas flux in peatlands
Peatlands are valuable ecosystems both for their biodiversity and for their role in regulating climate.
Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
Misclassifications create confusion around species’ identities, delaying conservation actions.
Community gardens reflect a vibrant political tradition long dismissed by both parties
Establishing a community garden requires planning and negotiations, which are missing from our broken political system.
It’s not easy being a green anole
The South’s iconic green lizard, threatened by an encroaching cousin, symbolizes hope in an age of environmental crisis.
To conserve large landscapes like the Florida Wildlife Corridor, payments for ecosystem services could be key
Paying landowners to maintain and improve ecosystem services on their lands can reduce pressure to sell to developers.
Scientists call for conservation of Amazon’s unseen water cycle
The AAA pathway is a giant, multi-directional water cycle that connects the Andes, Amazon and Atlantic Ocean.