Many alpine ecosystems are undergoing vegetation degradation because of global change, which is affecting ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. The ecological consequences of alpine pioneer ...
Coastal ecosystems — mangroves, saltmarshes, seagrass meadows, kelp beds, oyster and coral reefs, and dune systems — are ...
Desertification is accelerating under climate change, threatening biodiversity, food security, and human well-being across the Mediterranean Basin, southern Europe, and the Middle East. Water scarcity ...
Healthy ecosystems depend on more than just having lots of species—they rely on the complex relationships between plants, prey and predators, according to new international research led by the ...
As climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and overexploitation continue reshaping ecosystems worldwide, scientists ask: What makes ecosystems resilient ...
Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green ...
If you liked this story, share it with other people. A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity loss on ecological functions by tracking energy flows within them. It found that declines in ...
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A seagrass meadow transplanted off the Italian island of Ischia in 2009 is offering evidence of what restoration can look ...