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It’s fine weather for duckweed! This duckweed was spotted in the Muddy River. In a super cool testing method, the EPA uses it as a way to measure toxicity in the water, in addition to other measures. After all, why not use ecology to our advantage when examining the environment? Thanks for telling me about it, regional science council!

What values has been identified as aligned with fostering sustainability so far? Take a moment to reflect about them; and to whether(how) an agenda to nurture values aligned with sustainability, while addressing power imbalances, is actionable. More in our last paper published in Ecology and Society: https://lnkd.in/e8S39HRS

Ronaldo Gonzales and Mohamed Bakry delve into the complexities of marine biofouling, a persistent challenge for marine and offshore industries. This insightful paper explores: • The biology and ecology of marine biofouling organisms. • The economic and environmental impacts of biofouling. • Traditional and innovative mitigation strategies. #marinebiofouling #marineenvironment #offshoreecosystem #sustainability

🔭What is the role of citizen science in environmental reviews?🌎 A new study by U of A and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers published in the journal 'Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment' shows a huge jump in the reliance of citizen science data from apps like eBird and iNaturalist in environmental impact statements. But the role of these tools in environmental reviews has never been evaluated.... until now! 😲 🔗Learn more and find a link to the full open access paper in our latest news story here ⬇️: https://lnkd.in/ghe38Y2P

“Fruit flies and the ghost of rainforests past: you can take the fly out of the forest, but can you take the forest out of the fly?” Presenter: Adj. Prof. Anthony Clarke School of Biology & Environmental Science Queensland University of Technology   Queensland fruit fly is one of Australia’s major insect pests. The species is considered endemic to tropical forests, yet nearly all research on the pest is done in human modified [and often temperate] landscapes within a European four-season view of climate. Using research on host-range evolution, seasonal phenology and natural enemy interactions this talk will illustrate how thinking about Queensland fruit fly as a rainforest insect has offered novel insights into the biology and ecology of the species, which in turn has supported the development of ecological theory and pest management. (secretary@esq.org.au) https://lnkd.in/euyjun2v

Phys.org - Among these plants, 32 are high-impact species associated with negative impacts on ecological communities or multiple native species, and many are also associated with socio-economic impacts. The new research helps to prioritize which range-shifting invasive species to target in the region for proactive prevention and management, says Bethany Bradley, Ph.D., Professor of Biogeography and Spatial Ecology in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst. The impact assessment created in this study, and in related companion papers in New York and New England states, can inform state weed risk assessments by identifying emerging invasive species most likely to cause negative impacts, including many that are tied to ornamental plant trade. For the full story check out: https://lnkd.in/gjZr7-Qv #environmentallaw #environmentallawyer #newportri #desautelbrowninglaw #rhodeisland #newengland

Today's conference provided various key thoughts. It is essential to emphasize and analyse that regional planning must integrate local communities' perspectives and knowledge, along with science and ecology, to achieve sustainable development through legislative mechanisms. A big thanks to the Society of Wetland Scientists, QLD Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation for facilitating this valuable platform.

Among today’s most urgent planetary challenges is how natural resources should be managed sustainably. Michelle Atala Urrea Vivas discusses how the field of political ecology focuses on power imbalances in environmental conflicts to better understand why overexploitation, inequity, vulnerability, and social injustice often result from disconnects between power dynamics and sustainable stewardship of natural resources. https://lnkd.in/eNtMBJZV

Clownfish can count! Fresh research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology discovered that the common clownfish displays selectively territorial behavior, chasing out intruders that risk usurping valuable resources--like a host anemone--while tolerating other passers-by. How do they do this? By stripes. Other clownfish with three white bars, like other common clownfish, seek out the same resources, thus posing the greatest threat and evoking the most vigorous response, whereas other clownfish species with two or fewer stripes evoke a lesser response, presumably because their resource preferences differ. Home, office, and public aquaria invite humans to revel in the fascinating and complex lives of coral reef fishes that can equally play out in a vibrant marine aquarium, inspiring a connection to our natural world, and, hopefully, an ethic of environmental conservation. You can read about the study in the Journal of Experimental Biology: https://zurl.co/skIB

#DidYouKnow 127 experts identified 7 priority topics to guide ecology and environmental science research, including complexity, resilience, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice? Learn more here: bit.ly/3kv8FgE