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San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Lethal algae bloom is over, but sickened marine mammals aren't safe yet

The harmful algae bloom in Southern California has subsided but remains a concern for future outbreaks and marine wildlife rehabilitation.
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Lethal algae bloom is over, but sickened marine mammals aren't safe yet

The harmful algae bloom in Southern California has subsided but remains a concern for future outbreaks and marine wildlife rehabilitation.
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#bats
fromNature
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Two distinct host-specialized fungal species cause white-nose disease in bats - Nature

fromNature
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Two distinct host-specialized fungal species cause white-nose disease in bats - Nature

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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Scientists fear whole UK food chain contaminated as study finds microplastics in bugs

Plastic pollution is contaminating Britain's food chain, affecting various invertebrates vital to ecological health.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

To put this in perspective, the average person commutes 16km to work in Australia, usually with the help of a vehicle.
Roam Research
#bird-conservation
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Birds Are in Trouble across the U.S. But It's Not Too Late to Protect Them

The U.S. is experiencing a significant decline in bird populations, indicating urgent need for conservation efforts that impact both birds and human health.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Birds Are in Trouble across the U.S. But It's Not Too Late to Protect Them

The U.S. is experiencing a significant decline in bird populations, indicating urgent need for conservation efforts that impact both birds and human health.
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#conservation
Roam Research
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them

Monitoring ecosystem sounds can indicate biodiversity health and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them

Monitoring ecosystem sounds can indicate biodiversity health and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
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fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Lower canopies show struggle for tropical forests - Harvard Gazette

"In general, taller canopies are associated with high carbon storage and greater above-ground biomass. Tall canopies can buffer the microclimate, even helping reduce the temperature during heat waves."
OMG science
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

'Striking' data on Lake Merritt's Chinook salmon has surfaced. But a mystery remains.

The discovery of Chinook salmon carcasses at Lake Merritt provides hope for a recovering environment, hinting at possible improvements in the local ecosystem for marine life.
Portland food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Keep an Invasive Species in Check: Eat a Big Rat-Like Rodent, U.S. Says

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests eating nutria, an invasive rodent, as a way to help manage its growing population and protect marsh ecosystems.
US news
Travel
fromKqed
3 months ago

What You Should Know About Visiting National Parks Right Now | KQED

National park layoffs threaten visitor safety and the monitoring of ecosystem health.
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