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📢 Our research article at the Nocturnal Avian Ecology Lab (NAVEL) was published in Ecology and Evolution! 📚 The NAVEL Team at the A.P Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) embarked on an interesting journey to explore which methods work well for Afrotropical nocturnal birds by comparing the sampling effectiveness of 3 methods (point count, acoustic recorder and camera trap) in and around the Amurum Forest Reserve. 📉 Acoustic recorder and point count were discovered to have similar results in nocturnal bird detection and estimating richness across the different habitat types. 💡 Our findings highlight that either point count or acoustic recorders are useful for nocturnal bird surveys in Afrotropical environments. 🔍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edKStC73 #Nocturnalbirds #Afrotropics

My second Fire Effects Information System species review - on white brittlebush - was published this fall! You can read all about white brittlebush and its fire ecology on the FEIS website.

Excited to share that our paper- "Urbanization and distance shape population structure in Fundulus heteroclitus", has been published in the Journal of Urban Ecology! https://lnkd.in/eehduwNh

Learn something fun and new! 🤔 🦊 Over 8 classes, we will learn about mammal evolution, structure, function, diversity, ecology, behavior, and conservation. Course participants will also gain hands-on experience identifying mammals via track and sign and in field methods used for surveying and researching mammals. 🧠 By the end of this course, participants should be able to: ~Identify mammals living in WI. and describe their ecology, behavior, and habitat requirements ~Summarize key characteristics of mammals ~Describe current research techniques used to study mammals ~Understand conservation issues mammals face Snag your spot through the link below! https://lnkd.in/gHDuGJPd

I believe, Success is a series of small achievements. This achievement can move forward to success. Happy to share my achievement as a topper in completing one NPTEL course, Wildlife Ecology 🎉 Wildlife Ecology, a course led by Prof. Ankur Awadhiya, comprises the following keynotes: 💠 Overview of Wildlife Ecology, foundation on ecology, focused on interaction between organisms and their environment. 💠 Focused on classification and evolutionary theory proposed by various ecologists include Theophrastus, Carolus Linneaus, Thomas Malthus, and Charles Darwin. And also includes biodiversity, symbiotic relationships, and so on. 💠 Relationship between ecology and evolution. Explained how ecological factors drive evolutionary processes. Examples include how different environments select for traits that enhance survival and reproduction in specific conditions, thus influencing natural selection. It touches on major ecological concepts that affect evolution, such as the struggle for existence, competition, predation, and adaptation, explaining how these forces contribute to the evolution of species over time. Happy learning 😇

Exploring the Wonders of Marine Ecology! The Impact of Sperm Whale Poo 🐋 Did you know that the faecal matter of a sperm whale plays a crucial role in our ocean's ecosystem? Sperm whale faeces, often referred to as “whale poo,” are rich in nutrients like iron and nitrogen, it acts as a vital fertilizer for phytoplankton, the microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food chain. This, in turn, supports the growth of various marine organisms, ultimately contributing to the health of our oceans. 🌱 By studying the interactions between marine life and their surroundings, we gain valuable insights into how we can better protect and preserve our fragile ocean ecosystems. 📷 Javi Garcia 📍 Atlantic Ocean, Azores ℹ This work was performed under the authorization n° 14-ORAC-2022 issued by the Government on the date 13/09/22 - 31/10/22 #marinebiology #oceanconservation #environmentalscience #sustainableliving #azores #travelphotography #travelblogger #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #futurismoazoresadventures #azoreswhatelse #visitazores #azoresislands #azoresportugal #azoresadventures #wildlifephotography #responsibletourism

Our new research article titled “Low retention of restocked laboratory-reared long-spined sea urchins Diadema antillarum due to Spanish hogfish Bodianus rufus predation” just got published in Restoration Ecology! Following our research implications for practice are:  • Site selection based on predation pressure and shelter availability could increase retention of restocked Dia- dema antillarum. Sites with high Spanish hogfish or queen triggerfish abundances should be avoided unless temporal predator control is possible. • Scaling up larval culture techniques and juvenile rearing methods are necessary to effectively restore D. antillarum populations with a significant impact on a local and regional scale. • Laboratory-reared sea urchins should be acclimated in a protected semi-natural environment before restocking to increase survival. • Further studies are needed to determine the optimal D. antillarum size for restocking to maximize survival and minimize resource use. You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e5cKTT5h The work was done together with Alwin Hylkema, Oliver Klokman, Jilles Sijbrandij and Tinka Murk

🚶♂️🌲 Limitation 4: Overlooked Non-Vehicle Gaps 🌲 It’s no surprise that most road ecology studies focus on roads (duh), but what about other gaps like powerline easements or forest clearings? 📉 There are countless studies documenting the negative effects of habitat fragmentation, but the most surprising finding of our research was that non-road gaps are almost always overlooked in road ecology studies. The last time this was explored in any great detail was in 2003 (2003!) and found that the barrier effects of roads, meadows, and rivers on montane bird movements were similar. Road ecology studies need to include both road and non-road sites. We can’t say we truly understand the magnitude of road impacts on wildlife until we know how they compare to similar features in roadless areas. 🌿 #RoadEcology #LongTermImpact #DataDriven #Conservation #SustainableTransport #PhDLife #WildlifeResearch

WEST Consulting Ecologist Alaini Schneider Cossette, M.S. is a co-author on the recently published review article, "As human societies urbanize, so does ecology; taxonomic, geographic, and other research trends in urban vertebrate ecology," published in Ecology and Evolution. The article explores how urban expansion affects ecological research in urban areas, focusing on research differences between vertebrate groups. It finds increasing attention to urban studies over time, with avian research leading the way and herpetofauna research appearing to be understudied in urban areas. The study highlights geographical disparities in research focus, differences across study topics among vertebrate groups, and aims to guide urban ecologists in addressing knowledge gaps. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/geMBQtwX #WESTPublication

Delighted to be a part of this effort. Please submit to the new Social Science Section of the Association for Fire Ecology Journal! “The Fire Social Science section of Fire Ecology welcomes contributions from any social science discipline and related interdisciplinary research. While qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods and theory-based research will be considered, we particularly encourage articles based on rich empirical fieldwork. By empirical we mean work that is based on in-depth analysis of lived experiences, observations, narratives and other forms of data collected by researchers using social scientific methods, including art-based and Indigenous ways of knowing. Submitted articles must advance established knowledge, and authors should clearly demonstrate how they draw on, bridge a gap in, or extend existing fire social science scholarship internationally, including any contributions to theory development. Some papers may address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3: Good Health & Well-Being, 4: Quality Education, 5: Gender Equality, 8: Decent Work, 10: Reduced Inequalities, 11: Sustainable Cities, 13: Climate Action, 15: Life on Land, 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.” Students and Early Career Researchers (especially SAFE members) are encouraged to submit their research to this collection and take advantage of the SERC incentive. Details about the SERC incentive can be found in the descriptive text of each article type, see link. #wildfire #socialscience #research