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Ecology

 
Ecology is a branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment. Ecologists work to advance ecosystem research and improve knowledge to protect and restore the services of nature. "Ecosystem services" are the many life-sustaining benefits we receive from nature — clean air and water, fertile soil for crop production, pollination and flood control. These ecosystem services are important to our health and well-being, yet they are limited and often taken for granted as being free. (Source: WordNet, EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Ecology

  • Watch: 'Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth'

    Mon, Apr 16 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.

  • Cat-sized rats reappear in Florida Keys

    Tue, Mar 27 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Giant Gambian pouched rats are once again scurrying around the Keys, years after wildlife officials thought they had wiped out the invasive pests.

  • What did St. Patrick have against snakes?

    Fri, Mar 16 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Legend suggests St. Patrick banished all snakes from Ireland, but that's not very saintly. Here's a look at the real history of St. Patrick's Day and snakes.

  • U.S. Senate passes Gulf RESTORE Act

    Fri, Mar 09 2012 at 1:28 PM

    The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say.

  • Small dams, big impact on Mekong River fish

    Mon, Mar 05 2012 at 3:49 PM

    The river is home to many migratory fish, and several dam projects could block more than 100 kinds of fish from swimming upstream.

  • Antarctica being invaded by alien plant species

    Mon, Mar 05 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Researchers vacuumed the clothing and baggage of nearly 1,000 volunteers who had traveled to Antarctica to get a sense of the invasive species.

  • Should we be worried about Earth's magnetic poles reversing?

    Thu, Feb 16 2012 at 11:39 AM

    What will happen when north-pointing compasses make a 180-degree turn toward Antarctica? Will the continents tear themselves apart, or are we in store for much more mundane changes?

  • Happy Darwin Day and Evolution Weekend

    Fri, Feb 10 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Charles Darwin's birthday has become not just an international holiday, but an entire evolution-themed weekend. Here are five ideas for how to celebrate.

  • Happy Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees

    Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 4:11 PM

    The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and secular observers together for ecological reflection.

  • Happy World Wetlands Day

    Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Groundhog Day tends to hog the spotlight, but Feb. 2 is also World Wetlands Day. To mark the occasion, here's a photo tribute to the planet's marshes, swamps and bogs.

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