Author: Beth Gavrilles
-
For invasive species, it’s better to start upstream
Researchers have found that a species invasion that starts at the upstream edge of its…
-
EcoFocus panel to offer behind-the-scenes view of film festivals
EcoFocus Film Festival, the University of Georgia Filmmaking Union, Film Athens, 6X6 Media Arts and…
-
The 2012 Campaign for Charities
Once a year, UGA conducts a single fundraiser—the Campaign for Charities—for contributions to United Way…
-
‘Ecology of War’ focus of upcoming Willson Center lecture
Pulling from his research into unexploded ordnance and their carcinogenic effects on the island of…
-
‘Think globally, act locally’ also applies to extinction
While a species’ extinction affects global biodiversity, its loss may have even greater impacts at…
-
Stream lined
A long-term study investigating how altering nutrient inputs to streams affects forest-dwelling organisms has yielded…
-
Location matters: For invasive aquatic species, it’s better to start upstream
Athens, Ga. – Researchers have found that a species invasion that starts at the upstream…
-
Museum of Natural History reopens with special exhibition
The Georgia Museum of Natural History, which has been closed for extensive renovations for more…
-
Tree-bound kite: Rare birds spend time in Oconee Forest Park
Nature lovers, dog walkers, and joggers visiting Oconee Forest Park were treated to an unusual…
-
Georgia Museum of Natural History to reopen with exhibition
The Georgia Museum of Natural History will reopen Sept. 15 after being closed for extensive…
-
EcoFocus to screen award-winning experimental documentary
Athens, Ga. – EcoFocus, Ciné and The National will present a special screening of the…
-
Child of nature: Prof’s fascination with ecology started young
“We love algae—it was gross!” proclaims a hand-drawn thank-you note posted on Amy Rosemond’s office…
-
Fishing for answers
Researchers from UGA’s Odum School of Ecology have found that certain neotropical stream ecosystems rely…
-
Study: Predators don’t benefit from increased insect biomass
A long-term study investigating how altering nutrient inputs to streams affects forest-dwelling organisms has yielded…
-
Severe low temperatures devastate coral reefs in Florida Keys
Increased seawater temperatures are known to be a leading cause of the decline of coral…
-
EcoFocus Film Festival 2012 dates set, call for films issued
The fourth annual EcoFocus Film Festival will take place from March 23-31 in Athens, Ga.,…
-
UGA study links land use with spread of West Nile virus
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a mathematical model showing a link between…
-
Researchers find a keystone nutrient recycler in streams
Researchers from the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology have found that certain neotropical…
-
Study finds that overfishing leads to nutrient loss
A new study by researchers at UGA and Florida International University has found that the…
-
Invasive ladybugs eat their native competition, but a shared enemy determines who survives
A University of Georgia researcher studying invasive ladybugs has developed new models that help explain…
-
Climate change expert Stephen Pacala to deliver 26th annual Odum Lecture at UGA
Stephen W. Pacala, director of the Princeton Environmental Institute and the Frederick D. Petrie Professor…
-
As coastal fisheries decline, major source of nutrients for entire ecosystem is lost
A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia and Florida International University has…
-
Keeping healthy
It’s a common assumption that animal migration can transport pathogens long distances, in some cases…
-
UGA Ph.D. student redesigns field lab to incorporate team- and inquiry-based learning
When University of Georgia ecology Ph.D. student Athena Rayne Anderson asked to be the head…
)