Fish tanks as vectors for accidental introduction of exotic species

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Measuring the "naturalness" of landscapes: a look at the U.S.

A new study in the journal Landscape Ecology presents an approach for measuring the level of naturalness across a region. Colorado State University researcher David Theobold tests this approach on the lower 48 states of the U.S. to determine the naturalness of the nation and how it is projected to change over the next 20 years.

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Fossil data links ocean acidification with mass decline of coral reefs

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"Weed calculator" estimates the landowner costs from invasive plants

Scientists have developed a compelling tool for helping land managers calculate the economic impact from the invasive weeds on their property...

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How to choose a flagship species for conservation

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Assessing the vulnerability of coasts to sea-level rise

Coastlines around the world will be affected by rising sea level over the next several decades. In some places, the impacts will be severe as flooding, erosion, and storm surge cause damage to coastal towns and transform habitats for coastal species. The big question for resource managers and planners: Where are the most vulnerable places?

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Small-scale, eco-friendly farms key to preserving tropical biodiversity

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Making research in biodiversity hotspots free

"Most species live in the tropics, but most field biologists study temperate ecosystems." This is the central dilemma that has spurred Nigel Pitman from Duke University to call for making research in biodiversity hotspots free...

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Passing cars throwing off breeding bird counts, study finds

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Can modified solar panels disarm an ecological trap?

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