From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, some of Earth’s most diverse ecosystems are also the most stable. This staggering diversity stands in opposition to ecological theory, which for decades has ...

Current federal policy shifts, which are forcing significant funding cuts and other changes to innovation programs, are creating challenges for local ecosystem builders. But ecosystem building is ...

As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food security in the face of uncertainty.” A wide range of species present within ...

A study conducted by researchers from Murdoch University in Australia and Dalian Ocean University in China has found that offshore windfarms can improve marine ecosystems and diversify aquatic food ...

"Plant diversity has a direct impact on the co-evolution of species, the stability of ecosystems, and nature conservation. The loss of biodiversity can disrupt visible interactions between species and ...

In a collaborative study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, analysis of 900 species over a 20-year period showed that biodiversity enhances ecosystem stability and helps safeguard ...

Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith guide Alison through the tidepools of Puget Sound. Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith met at an environmental nonprofit, discovering their shared passion for marine ...

A new Science study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis finds that under certain conditions, increasing microbial diversity can make ecosystems more predictable. The research ...

Like the heat waves on land we have all grown familiar with, marine heat waves are being amplified by climate change. These extreme warm water events have ushered in some of the most catastrophic ...