Articles Tagged with “eco systems”

13 Articles found tagged with “eco systems”.

  • Otter Diet in Freshwater Ecosystems

    The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) is an incredibly opportunistic predator with prey diversity varying greatly across its range in the Northern Hemisphere.

    By James Common on 17th July 2016
  • Canaries in the Ocean Coalmine

    Researchers from Newcastle University have found that 59 species of fish have disappeared from fishermen’s catches in the Philippines between 1950 and 2014.

    By Alex Taylor on 3rd June 2016
  • Are Deer a Factor in Woodland Bird Declines?

    Deer are a popular topic of conversation in the UK at present with many sources claiming that recent population increases are having a detrimental effect on our woodland ecosystems.

    By James Common on 18th March 2016
  • Climate Change Could Dry Out Wetlands

    long summer droughts and other factors will likely lead to the rapid drying or even complete loss of many ecologically important wetlands.

    By Alex Taylor on 13th October 2015
  • The Status of Marine Mammals

    A new multinational study, the first global review of Arctic marine mammals, has assessed the status of all circumpolar species and subpopulations, and highlights the precarious state these animals are in.

    By Alex Taylor on 27th May 2015
  • Aliens in the Med

    Aliens have invaded the Mediterranean, and are disrupting the ecosystem’s delicate balance.

    By Alex Taylor on 22nd October 2014
  • Coral Reef Review

    As well as being a foundation for food webs and supporting a diverse array of species, coral reefs play an important role in protecting the shoreline from storms and surge water.

    By Alex Taylor on 31st July 2014