species Battle against invasive marine species comes up short as global shipping surges By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:11:35 +0000 In the battle against invasive species, giant commercial ships are on the front lines. But even when they follow the rules, one of their best […] The post Battle against invasive marine species comes up short as global shipping surges appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Earth Science Marine Science Research News Science & Nature Chesapeake Bay conservation biology invasive species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
species DNA untangles Gabon’s complex web of frog species By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:30:07 +0000 When Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute conservation biologist Jessica Deichmann joined a project to determine how the construction of a road in Gabon’s Moukalaba-Doudou National Park […] The post DNA untangles Gabon’s complex web of frog species appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Earth Science Research News Science & Nature Spotlight
species Preventing ballast-water invasions of alien species By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:48:31 +0000 George Smith, a marine biologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, explains his work of finding ways to prevent invasive species from being released in Baltimore Harbor in the ballast water of large ships. The post Preventing ballast-water invasions of alien species appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Research News Science & Nature Video Chesapeake Bay invasive species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
species Scientists at a new National Zoo laboratory use DNA to diagnose illnesses and discover new species of animals By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:27:13 +0000 Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's new genetics lab use animal DNA to diagnose new diseases, discover new species help in conservation efforts and solve mysteries. The post Scientists at a new National Zoo laboratory use DNA to diagnose illnesses and discover new species of animals appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Video conservation endangered species mammals new species reptiles Smithsonian's National Zoo veterinary medicine
species Smithsonian ecologist John Parker discusses his work with white-tailed deer and invasive plant species By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:06:59 +0000 The post Smithsonian ecologist John Parker discusses his work with white-tailed deer and invasive plant species appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Research News Science & Nature Video conservation biology invasive species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
species National Zoo veterinarian Katharine Hope is in charge of the health of 2,000 animals from 400 different species. By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:22:29 +0000 National Zoo Veterinarian Katharine Hope treats about 2,000 animals from 400 different species. She and her colleagues care for a variety of animals, from small baby flamingos to adult Asian elephants, so there's no such thing as an average day. The post National Zoo veterinarian Katharine Hope is in charge of the health of 2,000 animals from 400 different species. appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Science & Nature Video amphibian conservation endangered species mammals Smithsonian's National Zoo veterinary medicine
species Meet our Scientist–Mark Torchin tracks invasive marine species and their parasites in Panama By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:25:50 +0000 Mark Torchin, a marine ecologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama, talks about how he studies the parasites of invasive marine animals such as snails. Much of his research focuses on biological invasions and the dynamics between the host, the parasites and the surrounding ecosystem. The post Meet our Scientist–Mark Torchin tracks invasive marine species and their parasites in Panama appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Meet Our People Research News Science & Nature Video biodiversity invasive species Tropical Research Institute
species The amazing story of adaptation and survival in our species, Homo sapiens. By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 00:38:34 +0000 The post The amazing story of adaptation and survival in our species, Homo sapiens. appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Video National Museum of Natural History
species Indo-Pacific lionfish, an invasive species, invade the Atlantic By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:51:45 +0000 The post Indo-Pacific lionfish, an invasive species, invade the Atlantic appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Research News Science & Nature Video conservation conservation biology fishes invasive species National Museum of Natural History Tropical Research Institute
species Capturing a new species with a submersible By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:16:09 +0000 The Smithsonian Deep Reef Observation Project (DROP) captures a new species of deep-reef fish, the Godzilla goby, using the Curasub submersible. The lead scientist on […] The post Capturing a new species with a submersible appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Research News Science & Nature Video biodiversity conservation biology fishes National Museum of Natural History new acquisitions new species
species The Encyclopedia of Life is a global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants and other life forms on Earth By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:47:04 +0000 The Encyclopedia of Life is an unprecedented global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants and other forms of life on Earth. For the first time in the history of the planet, scientists, students, and citizens will have multi-media access to all known living species, even those that have just been discovered. The Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library joined together to initiate the project, bringing together species and software experts from across the world. Lean more at www.eol.org The post The Encyclopedia of Life is a global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants and other life forms on Earth appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Plants Video biodiversity conservation endangered species insects National Museum of Natural History
species Smithsonian scientists to help identify and eradicate invasive species in Alaskan waters By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:00:28 +0000 The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Md., and the Alaska Sea Grant Program of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, were recently identified as the […] The post Smithsonian scientists to help identify and eradicate invasive species in Alaskan waters appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Plants Research News Science & Nature biodiversity citizen science climate change conservation conservation biology invasive species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
species Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia yield 18 new species of rare ferns and flowering plants By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:44:10 +0000 Recent botanical exploration efforts in the rugged Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) have increased the known flora of the archipelago by an impressive 20 percent. Field research and collecting in conjunction with the Vascular Flora of the Marquesas Islands and Flore de la Polynesie française projects have yielded 62 new species of ferns and flowering plants bringing the total native species to 360, of which 18 are newly described and illustrated in a special issue of PhytoKeys. The post Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia yield 18 new species of rare ferns and flowering plants appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Plants Research News Science & Nature collections endangered species National Museum of Natural History new species
species New invasive species database allows public to ID marine invaders with a home computer By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:53:42 +0000 The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has created NEMESIS--National Estuarine and Marine Exotic Species Information System--an online public database that provides key information about the non-native marine species throughout the United States. The post New invasive species database allows public to ID marine invaders with a home computer appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Plants Science & Nature climate change conservation biology endangered species invasive species new species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center technology
species Escape of the invasives: Top six invasive plant species in the United States By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:11:03 +0000 Non-native plant species pose a significant threat to the natural ecosystems of the United States. Many of these invasive plants are escapees from gardens and […] The post Escape of the invasives: Top six invasive plant species in the United States appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Plants Research News Science & Nature invasive species new species
species New daisy species discovered in Venezuela By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:33:25 +0000 A joint research initiative carried out by scientists from the Smithsonian Institution, Saint Louis University and the Universidad de Los Andes in Venezuela, has resulted in […] The post New daisy species discovered in Venezuela appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Plants Research News Science & Nature Colombia conservation conservation biology endangered species extinction National Museum of Natural History new species South America
species Primitive, bizarre, beautiful: New mite species reveal a lost world awaiting discovery By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2014 17:16:55 +0000 For centuries untold numbers of this tiny arachnid (cousin to spiders and ticks) have ended up in teapots, invisibly steeping alongside the leaves of the tea plant on which it lives. The post Primitive, bizarre, beautiful: New mite species reveal a lost world awaiting discovery appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Plants Research News Science & Nature biodiversity Center for Tropical Forest Science fungi insects National Museum of Natural History Peru South America spiders
species New species of poppy pollinating fly discovered in China By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:31:16 +0000 Invertebrate Zoology Scientists studying pollinators of the yellow poppy (Meconopsis integrifolia) in the highlands of southern China have discovered a striking new species of flower fly […] The post New species of poppy pollinating fly discovered in China appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Plants Research News Science & Nature bees conservation biology insects National Museum of Natural History
species Analysis: Many tropical tree species have yet to be discovered By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:54:45 +0000 A global analysis raises the minimum estimated number of tropical tree species to at least 40,000–53,000 worldwide in a paper appearing in Proceedings of the […] The post Analysis: Many tropical tree species have yet to be discovered appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Plants Research News Science & Nature Center for Tropical Forest Science climate change conservation conservation biology Forest Global Earth Observatory new species Tropical Research Institute
species Meet the (flea) beetles! New species By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:54:18 +0000 Nausea, vomiting and weakness are but a few of the symptoms one might anticipate after eating leaves from the Taiwanese shrub Erycibe henryi. This wild […] The post Meet the (flea) beetles! New species appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Plants Q & A Research News Science & Nature insects National Museum of Natural History new species
species Newly named, Hawaiian tree species already critically endangered By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:51:55 +0000 A newly discovered Hawaiian tree recently had the distinction of being added to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Critically […] The post Newly named, Hawaiian tree species already critically endangered appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals History & Culture Marine Science Plants Science & Nature Spotlight biodiversity birds climate change conservation biology endangered species extinction National Museum of Natural History new species
species Smithsonian Scientists Discover Two New Gecko Species in Vanishing Myanmar Rainforest By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:33:06 +0000 Smithsonian scientists have discovered two new gecko species—the Lenya banded bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus lenya) and Tenasserim Mountain bent-toed gecko (C. payarhtanesnsis)—in the little-studied lowland forests […] The post Smithsonian Scientists Discover Two New Gecko Species in Vanishing Myanmar Rainforest appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Plants Research News Science & Nature endangered species National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
species Remarkable new tree species was “hidden in plain sight” in the Andes By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:04:47 +0000 Hidden in plain sight–that’s how researchers describe their discovery of a new genus of large forest tree commonly found, yet previously scientifically unknown, in the […] The post Remarkable new tree species was “hidden in plain sight” in the Andes appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Plants Research News Science & Nature National Museum of Natural History new species
species In San Francisco, one wet winter can switch up Bay’s invasive species By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:56:01 +0000 For many Californians, last year’s wet winter triggered a case of whiplash. After five years of drought, rain from October 2016 to February 2017 broke […] The post In San Francisco, one wet winter can switch up Bay’s invasive species appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Plants Research News Science & Nature Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
species Current Evidence Supports Classification of Red Wolf as a Distinct Species, Report Says, Mexican Gray Wolf Is a Valid Subspecies of Gray Wolf By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT Current evidence supports the classification of the contemporary red wolf as a distinct species of wolf, although additional genomic evidence from historic wolf specimens could change that assessment, says Evaluating the Taxonomic Status of the Mexican Gray Wolf and the Red Wolf, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
species A New Hope for an Endangered SoCal Species By feeds.scpr.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:44:52 -0800 ; Credit: Lita Martinez/KPCC Lita MartinezSomewhere in the ocean off Southern California, there's an effort underway to help the endangered white abalone make a comeback. Their numbers have been decimated by decades of overfishing and disease - but a project to revive the species recently hit a critical milestone. In a secret spot off the greater Los Angeles coast, thousands of the shellfish that were born and painstakingly raised in tanks are now getting their first taste of freedom. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
species A new tool to help predict species invasiveness By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:59:41 +0100 There is a common assumption that plant species are more inclined to thrive in a non-native community than a native one, sometimes becoming 'invasive'. However, this behaviour is likely to be quite unusual and invasive alien plants are actually an important exception, according to a new study. Much can be learned from the population of a species 'at home' and should be included in official assessment criteria. Full Article
species Increased fishing depths puts pressure on vulnerable deep-sea species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:36:24 GMT A new study reports that fishing depths in the EU have increased, with more deep-sea fish species being harvested. Deep-sea fish populations are often more vulnerable to effects of fishing, and the ecological impact of overfishing may therefore be greater than for shallow-water species. Full Article
species Choosing between established and innovative policy measures: controlling invasive species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:41:02 +0100 Assessing the potential of new environmental management tools often brings an ???innovation dilemma???: is it better to stick with what is known to work, or to implement new measures that are potentially more effective, but also more uncertain? Researchers have proposed an approach to deal with these dilemmas, and applied it to the case study of an invasive species programme in the US. Full Article
species Conservation managers and public unaware of invasive alien species??? true risks By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:54:41 +0100 Neither the public nor conservation managers are fully aware of the different risks posed by invasive alien species (IAS), new research suggests. A study examining perceptions of five invasive species in the UK shows that both conservation managers and the public regard some highly damaging species as ???low risk???, and that their awareness does not increase with the amount of scientific research on the topic. Full Article
species Alien invasions are rising: study shows location- level factors are the main drivers of success for invading bird species worldwide By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:53:30 GMT Invasions of alien species are rising at an alarming rate, largely due to growing global trade and transport routes. Preventing the successful establishment of alien species by better understanding the factors determining success is a step toward limiting the threat of future biological invasions. Statistical modelling using observed bird invasion data — including location, event and species-level factors showed which factors were key to successful establishment by the alien species. Full Article
species Routine monitoring of Mediterranean boats and marinas could help protect ecosystems from invasive alien species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 30 Apr 2020 17:16:30 GMT A survey of over 600 private boats docked in marinas throughout the Mediterranean showed that 71% are carrying non-indigenous species. In certain cases, non-indigenous species can become ‘invasive’ and have enormous and long-lasting impacts on ecosystems. The findings suggest that a common monitoring strategy may be necessary to prevent further disruptions to natural ecosystems. Full Article
species Citizens encouraged to help monitor wild bird species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 12:16:03 +0100 The public can help assess the human impact on wild birds through amateur ‘citizen science’ networks, according to new research. Scientists evaluated the suitability of data collected by amateur bird-watchers for long-term monitoring of European bird populations. Their findings suggest that citizen data may significantly improve the accuracy of existing official survey methods, as well as help increase public awareness of wild bird conservation. Full Article
species Framework to aid decisions on translocating species threatened by climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 9:03:07 GMT A new framework to help decide whether to translocate species that are threatened by climate change has been developed. The framework provides a simple method of assessing different strategies and ensuring that limited budgets are used effectively. Full Article
species Predicting fish species’ decline before it’s too late By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 9:03:07 GMT An early warning system to predict the overfishing of individual species, far in advance of severe population decline, has been developed by researchers. The ‘eventual threat index’ was applied by the researchers to historical data on tuna and billfish populations, and accurately predicted their current declines as early as the 1950s. Full Article
species New tool to aid evidence-based decisions on how to eradicate alien species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 DEC 2014 9:23:19 GMT A new tool to help environmental managers make faster, more evidence-based decisions on how to eradicate alien aquatic species has been developed. The tool is a statistical model based on over 140 management case studies in the scientific literature. Packaged as a user-friendly computer program, it allows different management options to be easily compared. Full Article
species New species of extinct river dolphin discovered in Smithsonian collection By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:45:59 +0000 A fossil that has been in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History since it was discovered in 1951 is today helping scientists piece together the evolutionary history of whales and dolphins, including the origins of the endangered South Asian river dolphin. read more Full Article Paleontology & Archaeology
species New tiny species of extinct Australian marsupial lion named after Sir David Attenborough By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:32:33 +0000 The fossil remains of a new tiny species of marsupial lion which prowled the lush rainforests of northern Australia about 18 million years ago have been unearthed in the Riversleigh World Heritage Area of remote north-western Queensland. read more Full Article Paleontology & Archaeology
species New species of pterosaur discovered in Patagonia By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:45:36 +0000 Scientists today announced the discovery of a new species of pterosaur from the Patagonia region of South America. The cranial remains were in an excellent state of preservation and belonged to a new species of pterosaur from the Early Jurassic. The researchers have named this new species 'Allkauren koi' from the native Tehuelche word 'all' for 'brain', and 'karuen' for 'ancient'. read more Full Article Paleontology & Archaeology
species Researchers name a new species of reptile from 212 million years ago By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:39:18 +0000 An extinct reptile related to crocodiles that lived 212 million years ago in present day New Mexico has been named as a new species, Vivaron haydeni, in a paper published this week by Virginia Tech's Department of Geosciences researchers. read more Full Article Paleontology & Archaeology
species Multi-species mixtures for greater productivity and environmental resilience By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:59:22 +0100 A recent study has revealed that grassland plots planted with a mixture of several agricultural plant species produced a greater yield than plots planted with a single species. The findings provide valuable evidence for scientists, farmers and policymakers who strive to increase the productivity of grassland, while reducing input of nitrogen fertilisers. Full Article
species Multi-species mixtures for greater productivity and environmental resilience By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:58:41 +0100 A recent study has revealed that grassland plots planted with a mixture of several agricultural plant species produced a greater yield than plots planted with a single species. The findings provide valuable evidence for scientists, farmers and policymakers who strive to increase the productivity of grassland, while reducing input of nitrogen fertilisers. Full Article
species How fast do species have to move to keep pace with climate change? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:48:43 GMT Species will have to shift their range much faster in some areas of the world than others to keep pace with climate change, according to new research. Those that live in certain areas, such as mangroves, tropical basins and deserts, may not be able to move fast enough over the next 100 years to survive. Full Article
species Changes in species interaction provide clues to climate change extinctions By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:09:03 GMT How does climate change cause extinction? An extensive analysis of the available evidence has explored this question and concluded that climate change’s effects on the interactions between species is likely to be the main reason for local extinctions. For example, climate change may lead to the loss of prey for predators. Full Article
species Interactions between species affect their response to climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:53:39 GMT Shifts in species’ ranges are expected under climate change, as organisms move to find suitable conditions. New research in the Mediterranean Sea has found that the way species interact could also have a significant effect on their resilience in a changing climate. Full Article
species Microplastic pollution's effects explored for two key marine species: mussels and lugworms By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 9:23:19 GMT Mussels exposed to high levels of microplastic pollution display signs of stress, new research has shown. However, levels of exposure were higher than found in the wild and no effect on the energy reserves of either mussels or lugworms was observed in the lab. tests. The researchers caution that longer experiments may be needed to reveal microplastics' full effects. Full Article
species Choosing between established and innovative policy measures: controlling invasive species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:08 +0100 Assessing the potential of new environmental management tools often brings an ‘innovation dilemma’: is it better to stick with what is known to work, or to implement new measures that are potentially more effective, but also more uncertain? Researchers have proposed an approach to deal with these dilemmas, and applied it to the case study of an invasive species programme in the US. Full Article
species Endangered species response to the dual threat of climate change and invasive species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:02:25 +0100 The joint threat posed by climate change and invasive alien species can have different effects on endangered native species, new research suggests. This European study predicts that the invasive zebra mussel may benefit from climate change, negatively affecting native mussel populations; but both invasive and native crayfish could suffer declines. Full Article
species Warming boosts plant growth, but reduces species diversity By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT Wetland biodiversity may fall under climate change, a new study suggests. The researchers' experiments indicated that, overall, plant growth in wetlands will be boosted, but a small number of plant species well suited to the warmer conditions will out compete other species. However, climate change's effects on biodiversity may be less severe if plants are able to move to cooler locations, towards the poles. Full Article
species Alien invasive species leave European mariculture areas aboard pieces of anthropogenic litter By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 25 Oct 2018 13:11:19 GMT Areas of mariculture — where marine organisms are cultivated for food — have been identified as important source areas for the dispersal of invasive alien species (IAS) via artificial floating litter. In order to identify IAS at high risk of dispersal via this method, researchers have analysed fouled anthropogenic litter sampled on beaches in two important European mariculture areas. Overall, the team detected eight aquaculture-related IAS attached to anthropogenic litter. All of these species are well adapted to rafting on artificial surfaces and have high potential to disperse in this way, suggesting that they are suitable candidates for closer monitoring and policy action in the future. Full Article