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Studies are currently ongoing, to identify moth species, discovered in Kenya's Rift Valley. The discovery sheds new light to the area's environmental biodiversity

Creating a diorama doesn't require expensive craft store items; build this dual-ecosystem using items often found around the home.

Historically, humans have valued the goods provided by marine ecosystems - yet failed to see the valuable planetary life support services those same ecosystems provide.

Creating a self-contained and self-supporting enclosed ecosystem is a project that is quick to set up and maintenance free, and can be beautiful as well as functional.

Web 2.0 technology from AltiusPAR allows for the luxury of personalizing hotel rooms. Before travel, guests can opt for specific room or suite detail preferences.

Humans have had a large impact on the earth's ecosystems. Ecological restoration helps restore ecosystems. An understanding of local geography is key to good restoration.

The estuary ecosystem, where ocean saltwater and inland freshwater meet, is large but shallow. A heavy load of nutrients are washing into the bay and fouling the habitat.

In times of climate change and ecosystem movement, what attributes can help species and ecosystems survive?

A recent review of research papers indicates some human impacted environments may quickly return to their pre-impact state. But are there biases in the papers reviewed?

An institute ecosystem study summary provides air pollution facts about chemical environment impacts on bio-diversity, soil pollution, and the plant life cycle.

Global warming and pollution threats to coral reefs and other ocean life are explained. The Nature Conservancy & NOAA announce a plan to protect coral reef bleaching.

The ancient horseshoe crab of the eastern U.S. and Asia has a special relationship with birds and marine life that helps maintain a natural balance within its habitat.

A study published in Science magazine describes the human impacts on global marine ecosystems in a visual map of temperature, uv radiation and acidification

Humans have reshaped the surface of our planet. Anthropogenic biome maps are a way to understand and track human impact on earth's ecosystems.

Marine ecosystems with a range of species and healthy populations prove most resilient and adaptable to environmental change. Here's why.

Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound.

There are several ecosystems within the Florida Everglades National Park which comprise of many tree species; the Everglades benefits from the presence of these trees.

A rain garden is a planted area of the yard that acts as a natural filter and drain for storm water from a home. It can also be a beautiful water or marsh garden.

Desperately endangered, sharks may become extinct in the near future if current fishing practices persist, and their loss would be devastating to marine ecosystems.

Alpine biomes are ecosystems found on the tops of mountains around the world. They host a variety of plants and animals adapted to these unique conditions.

Transgenic crops have been around since the early 90s. However, not many studies have been conducted to determine their impact on the wild crop population.

Temperate rainforests are some of the most rare ecosystems on earth. These precious zones differ from tropical rainforests in a few important ways.

Triclosan has recently been linked to health issues in humans, but its degradation of the natural environment is equally devastating and deserving of awareness.

An ecosystem is the integrated collection of living things and non-living things that, together, create a stable home for life of various kinds.

Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.

The conservation community may be overusing the term keystone species to emphasize the importance of individual species when interdependence may be more common in nature.

Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.

Nicknamed 'Rock Snot', this alga is appearing in rivers around the world, transported on fishing gear and clothing, reducing biodiversity in its wake.

During a forest fire there is usually no time to make any plans. Animals are moving instinctively. Most of them have never seen fire before. But many do survive.

Aquarists can help research into the conditions necessary for healthy mangrove and seagrass development. This could help preserve coral reefs.

Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.

Read about how to help conserve energy, reduce waste and use non toxic alternatives to cleaners and pesticides.

The experiments conducted by Joseph Priestley led Benjamin Franklin to a new understanding of the relationships between living organisms and the environment.

Discovery Channel's program, Deadliest Catch, showcases commercial fishing. The real untold story behind Bering Sea fishing, however, is changing climate.

A Report in the Journal, Science, Says Madagascar Has an Opportunity to Rethink Endangered Species Conservation by Protecting All of Its Plants and Animals

The unique ecosystem of this ancient rainforest is highlighted by its plants, animals and habitats.

This gulf coast state park offers visitors a chance to see a rare ecosystem that occurs in only two places in the world while enjoying a stunning Northwest Florida beach.

Praying Mantises can be very beneficial in your garden, as well as fun and educational to observe.

Not only do they help germinate plants, elephants and other African animals ensure the balance of ants on acacia trees, stressing the importance of ecosystem preservation

People may not realize it, but the greatest environmental threat to the earth might not be solely degradation, but also the rapid extinctions of plants and animals

Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.

A glossary of commonly used terms and phrase related to invasive and aquatic nuisance species

The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.

Wadden Sea seals not endangered, but get special protection following 1988 die-off. Seals used as monitor of environmental health where contaminant levels are high.

Mining can cause such damage to the environment that it's irreversible. Saving our ecosystem is important to prevent pollution and poverty.

The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area.

Possible harm from sunscreen lotion added to damage done by climate change, overfishing, marine pollution and souvenir collecting as coral reef ecosystem losses continue.

The relationships between plants, animals and their surroundings are studied in a branch of science termed ecology, critical to many environmental issues.

Many fungi are beneficial to desert plants and soil. Some are not.

Low-oxygen 'dead zones' caused by nutrient pollution are spreading through coastal ecosystems worldwide. Climate change may make this serious environmental problem worse.