All the species of Fiordland (above: Great Egret) on one handy list. Click Through Here
Category Archives: Ecology
The Subak Irrigation System In Bali
A terrific description from UNESCO. Click Through Here
Fully 13 American Government Agencies Confirm Climate Change Manmade In 477 Page Report
Lessepsian Migration
The opening of the Suez canal encouraged transisthmian voyaging in fish as well as ships!
Denizens of the Red Sea
Now It Becomes Interesting ….
The Sea Slug has taken genes from the algae it eats, allowing it to photosynthesize like a plant. Could we, someday, be a shade greener in complexion but be powered by light???
Galápagos Waters Preview Future for Corals
….. and it’s not good. Click Through Here
Parrot Fish (or lack thereof) Make a Huge Difference to Caribbean Reef
Check out the ‘Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs 1970-2012’ report.
In summary: Overfishing of Parrotfish = Less Grazing Activity= Less Healthy Reefs.
Interesting …
Humming At Altitude
Now Really, how can a bird whose heart rate can top 1200 beats per minute survive in the elevation of the Andes. They do, and here’s the secret: Click Here
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