After miraculous comeback, damselfly in distress again
When the damselfly reappeared in France in 2009 after a 133-year absence, it was considered a small miracle.
Ecology
Feb 1, 2023
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News tagged with wetlands
First maps of the fens of eastern England reveal saltwater that could threaten food production
The first ever maps of the shallow groundwater of the Fens of eastern England show that salt water is relatively close beneath the surface, meaning that if sea-levels rise, then salt content would affect the ability of the ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 31, 2023
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New modeling shows how interrupted flows in Australia's Murray River endanger frogs
Flooding in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of temporary flood conditions.
Plants & Animals
Jan 18, 2023
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Despite challenging conditions, thousands of waterbirds breeding throughout NSW wetlands
Recent flooding and water flow management in previous years have led to vast numbers of waterbirds, including large nesting colonies of Straw-necked Ibis and Royal Spoonbill, breeding at wetlands throughout the Northern and ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 11, 2023
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Artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands yields 94% accuracy
Chesapeake Conservancy's data science team developed an artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands, which resulted in 94% accuracy. Supported by EPRI, an independent, non-profit energy research and development ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 10, 2023
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Tidal restoration to coastal wetlands reduces greenhouse emissions, study finds
Restoring tidal flow to enclosed freshwater wetlands is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping reach Australia's carbon reduction targets a Griffith-led study found. Published in Restoration Ecology, the study ...
Ecology
Dec 12, 2022
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Satellites help scientists track dramatic wetlands loss in Louisiana
New research uses NASA satellite observations and advanced computing to chronicle wetlands lost (and found) around the globe.
Earth Sciences
Nov 8, 2022
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Endangered birds can be protected from predators with chemical camouflage
Researchers used artificial nests to test two methods for reducing the nest predation of vulnerable and endangered ground-nesting birds. The study showed that red foxes can be more easily deceived into not eating bird eggs ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 20, 2022
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Are sponge cities a solution to growing urban flooding problems?
So-called sponge cities use green roofs, rain gardens, wetlands, and other nature-based measures to absorb, retain, and purify excessive stormwater. A perspective published in WIREs Water discusses the potential of such initiatives ...
Environment
Oct 5, 2022
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What is a wetland? An ecologist explains
Wetlands are areas of land that are covered by water, or have flooded or waterlogged soils. They can have water on them either permanently or for just part of the year.
Ecology
Oct 3, 2022
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