Ecosystem

The Role of Plant Community Dynamics in Post-Glacier Succession

After the retreat of glaciers, the dynamics of plant communities play a crucial role in the ecological succession of these areas. A recent study, conducted by a team of researchers from various institutions, sheds light on the importance of species…

Sea Otters Play Crucial Role in Preventing Declines in California’s Kelp Forests, Study Finds

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium has revealed the crucial role played by sea otters in preventing widespread declines in California’s kelp forests over the past century. The study, published in the journal PLOS Climate,…

The Interconnected Crises: Global Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT The Interconnected Crises: Global Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change By: Salman Akhtar Published: January 16, 2024 at 8:42 pm EST | Updated: Jan 17, 2024 at 8:36 am EST In a powerful plea echoed across 200 health…

Antarctica’s Coastal Waters May Double in Acidity by 2100, Threatening Marine Life

New research from CU Boulder indicates that by 2100, the acidity of Antarctica’s coastal waters may double, severely impacting marine life in the Southern Ocean. This increase in acidity, primarily due to CO2 emissions, threatens the entire ecosystem, including whales…

NASA’s Aqua Satellite Captures Breathtaking Image of Gulf of Alaska

On a crisp December morning in 2023, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a breathtaking image of the Gulf of Alaska. The contrasting hues of the waters set against the winter-white canvas of southern Alaska’s snow-draped coastline painted a picture of stark,…

Study Reveals Impact of Permafrost Thaw on High-Latitude Food Webs and Carbon Fluxes

Alaska is facing the brunt of climate change, with rapid warming leading to the thawing of permafrost in the state’s interior. This thaw not only releases stored carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating rising temperatures but also triggers decomposition, potentially impacting…