Exploring Marine Ecosystems and Native Plants: Insights from Coral Reefs to Backyard Gardens
Invasive species are a significant source of biodiversity loss in a given habitat. This is largely because they can quickly reach high population levels and outcompete native individuals. This rapid population growth will usually result in significant, harmful overall impact on ecosystems. This study examines the population density factors of the invasive Indo-Pacific red lionfish… Continue reading Are invasive Lionfish affected by population density?
I had been volunteering at MOTE for a while before I finally saw the calico crab in the grassflats exhibit. This is normal though since these small crabs only grow up to about 3 inches and prefer to bury themselves in the sandy or muddy substrate of their habitat so only their eyes are exposed. This behavior, along with their coloring helps them hide from predators.
Wild and Scenic Rivers is a citizen science project run by Adventure Scientists in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service. Citizen scientist volunteers get special training and then go out into remote wilderness areas marked on a strategic map to collect data about the waterways. This data… Continue reading Wild and Scenic Rivers with Adventure Scientists
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