Aotearoa's kelp forests at risk, study shows
New research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting kelp forests in danger.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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News tagged with open forests
Italian scientists urge media to better explain climate change
Nearly 100 Italian scientists wrote an open letter to the media Thursday, urging better reporting of the causes and solutions to climate change so steps can be taken to avert crisis.
Environment
Jul 27, 2023
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Compound extreme events stress the oceans
It's not just the land that is groaning under the heat—the ocean is also suffering from heatwaves. In the Mediterranean Sea along the Italian and Spanish coasts, for example, water temperatures are currently up to 5 °C ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 16, 2022
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VegSense makes sense for forest studies
Rice researchers set up a Microsoft HoloLens as a mixed-reality sensor to feed VegSense, their application to measure understory vegetation, plant life that grows between the forest canopy and floor.
Plants & Animals
Aug 1, 2022
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Co-existing mangrove-coral habitats have a new global classification system
On any given day between 2016 and 2019, Heather Stewart could be found snorkeling in between mangroves in the Bocas del Toro archipelago along Panama's Caribbean coast. For years she visited these forests at the interface ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 15, 2022
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Removing 'climber' plants doubles tree growth, and more conservation strategies
Protecting nature starts with science. Here's a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
Ecology
May 6, 2022
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Forest bioeconomy is an essential part of mitigating and adapting to climate change
The role of the forest sector in mitigating and adapting to climate change is important and diverse. However, making full use of the forest bioeconomy in mitigating and adapting to climate change requires climate-smart forestry ...
Ecology
Feb 23, 2022
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Crowding, climate change, and the case for social distancing among trees
For many, an ideal forest is one that looks the same as it did before European colonizers arrived. As today's forests are hit with disturbances like fire, drought, and insect invasions, restoration efforts often attempt to ...
Ecology
Jan 27, 2022
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Forests could be key to estuarine fish conservation
Estuaries—areas where rivers meet the sea—are one of the most vulnerable ecosystems. They face anthropogenic threats, including biodiversity loss and the collapse of natural fisheries. Determining the factors contributing ...
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Nov 4, 2021
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Water adhesive properties of bird eggshells linked to climate and nest environment
New research led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, has revealed how the moisture-resistance of bird eggshells has evolved to thrive in different environments.
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2021
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