Trees in Cattle Pastures Boost Biodiversity
A global study shows a strong positive impact of agroforestry on biodiversity—but restoration measures are not a substitute for forest conservation.
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50 years of data reveals true extent of climate change impacts on kelp forests
New research has found that some kelp forests around Vancouver Island were disappearing far earlier than previously thought.
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Brian Enquist receives Robert H. MacArthur Award
SFI External Professor Brian Enquist (University of Arizona) has been awarded the Ecological Society of America’s prestigious Robert H. MacArthur Award, which celebrates a mid-career ecologist.
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Research news from the Ecological Society of America’s journals
The use of historical art to see ecosystems of the past, owls as a pest-control strategy and more from ESA’s journals.
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Ecological Society of America announces 2026 award recipients
The Ecological Society of America announces its 2026 award recipients, honoring ecologists whose research, teaching, mentorship and leadership have advanced ecological science and its benefits to society.
Rapid evolution under climate change: Greifswald University research shows rapid genetic adaptation of the wasp spider
New research provides important insights into how species react to climate change – and how quickly evolution can actually occur.
New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear
The tool flagged vulnerable mangrove patches a decade in advance, offering a path toward preventive conservation.
Dr. Tess Grainger named Early Career Fellow with the Ecological Society of America
Dr. Tess Grainger, University of Guelph assistant professor in Integrative Biology, has been named an Early Career Fellow with the Ecological Society of America.
UCSB students discover new crab egg predator
Returning to campus after COVID shutdowns, students enrolled in a UCSB biology course made an exciting discovery.
FSU doctoral candidate receives Ecological Society Policy Award
Lillie M. Bradshaw has earned the Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award from the Ecological Society of America.
First evidence of carnivorous mammals preying on adult pine processionary moths
The findings suggest that generalist carnivores such as foxes and martens may play a previously unknown role in the natural control of this forest pest.
When science listens: A global bank of bird songs to protect biodiversity
A new global bank of bird sounds lets scientists “hear” how ecosystems are doing — and improve conservation efforts.
Bright pink insect stands out to blend in, scientists say
A tropical insect has been found to change colour from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which scientists believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants.
Japan’s Deep Ocean Reveals Dozens of New Species from Landmark 2025 Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census – JAMSTEC Expedition
A deep-ocean survey of methane seeps off the Japanese coast reveals far more biodiversity than previously believed.
Ticks carrying more than one pathogen are on the rise in US Northeast
A new study reveals concerning trends in tick-borne threats.
Andexler Honored for Commitment to Science Advocacy
Northern Michigan University master’s candidate Noah Andexler is one of 20 graduate students nationwide selected to receive the Ecological Society of America’s 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award..
A New Framework to Minimize Costs and Maximize the Benefits of Biodiversity in Land Restoration
A new framework aims to help land managers prioritize sites for restoration to optimize limited conservation resources while supporting ecosystem resilience.
Research: Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago
Old datasets show changes in flight patterns and missing moth species in Ithaca, N.Y.
Villages: underestimated habitats with potential
A new study by the University of Würzburg shows which areas in rural settlements are particularly rich in insects – and where there is still room for improvement.
Researchers Create a Family History of San Diego Kelp over More Than Four Decades
Marine biologists trace progression of decline over at least seven generations of giant kelp with potentially widespread consequences.