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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

Dan Barber's TED talk gives hope for ecologically sound fisheries

Thu, Oct 06 2011 at 3:21 PM

In a talk entitled, How I Fell in Love with a Fish, the chef explains how a fishery in Spain uses ecologically sound principles not only to raise healthy fish but also to act as a filter for polluted water and offer a refuge to birds.
30,000-year-old nettle gardens discovered in Chinese caves

Thu, Oct 06 2011 at 3:21 AM

One new nettle species, found hidden among stalagmites and limited to just 10 adult plants, may be a relic from a past ice age.
Oyster gardeners aim to revive ailing Chesapeake Bay

Wed, Aug 31 2011 at 4:20 PM

The bay is polluted with nitrogen and phosphorus waste that creates dead zones where marine life cannot thrive.
What if we studied the indoors as an environment all its own?

Sat, Aug 27 2011 at 8:00 PM

A growing movement argues it's time to rethink our assumptions about what an environment is and give the indoors the same scrutiny we give nature.
Red wine vs. redwoods in California

Thu, Aug 25 2011 at 1:02 PM

Two wineries want to expand their Pinot Noir vineyards by razing redwoods and Douglas firs. But does the controversial proposal have legs?
New ecosystems discovered in our belly buttons

Mon, Aug 15 2011 at 11:06 AM

People may donate samples of the contents of their belly buttons in the name of science.
Britain's rarest spider moves to new home

Thu, Aug 11 2011 at 5:57 AM

The ladybird spider lives underground, creating silk webs decorated with the remains of devoured insects.
Why Yellowstone could have more fires

Tue, Jul 26 2011 at 10:19 AM

More fires would not destroy the national park, but would result in a number of changes to the park's vegetation.
Loss of big predators disrupts Earth ecosystem

Thu, Jul 14 2011 at 2:12 PM

Decrease in predators can affect the movements of streams and the amount of other animals in an area.
Hidden ecosystem discovered after huge crack forms in Antarctic glacier

Tue, Apr 26 2011 at 5:59 AM

'Sea stars as big as hubcaps, colorful sponges and feathery sea pens' are just some of the marine creatures found.

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Ecology

Articles about Ecology

Dan Barber's TED talk gives hope for ecologically sound fisheries

30,000-year-old nettle gardens discovered in Chinese caves

Oyster gardeners aim to revive ailing Chesapeake Bay

What if we studied the indoors as an environment all its own?

Red wine vs. redwoods in California

New ecosystems discovered in our belly buttons

Britain's rarest spider moves to new home

Why Yellowstone could have more fires

Loss of big predators disrupts Earth ecosystem

Hidden ecosystem discovered after huge crack forms in Antarctic glacier

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