Tag: Conservation
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Ecotourism, natural resource conservation proposed as allies to protect natural landscapes
If environmentalists want to protect fragile ecosytems from landing in the hands of developers—in the…
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UGA Marine Extension launches state’s first oyster hatchery
With Georgia’s oyster season just beginning, the University of Georgia Marine Extension has opened the…
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Functions of global ocean microbiome key to understanding environmental changes
The billions of marine microorganisms present in every liter of seawater represent a structured ecological…
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Climate change likely to increase black carbon input to the Arctic Ocean
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Aron Stubbins led a team of researchers…
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Oil dispersants can suppress natural oil-degrading microorganisms, new study shows
The use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can in some…
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UGA’s Jenna Jambeck featured at international ‘Our Ocean’ conference
An associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering is in Chile this…
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UGA adds solar-powered waste reduction stations to meet strategic goals
The University of Georgia has installed 40 additional solar-powered waste reduction stations throughout the UGA…
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Species extinction can doom parasites important for ecosystem health, UGA study finds
The effects of an animal population’s extinction may echo beyond the original species, new University…
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UGA ecologist publishes book on small animal road ecology
For many species of wildlife, particularly those that are small and slow-moving, roads can be…
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UGA collaboration discovers toxic chemical in birds outside of Superfund site
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory have found that a contaminated…
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UGA graduate student to study ancient climate patterns in native Madagascar
University of Georgia geology doctoral student Ny Riavo Voarintsoa has been selected for the Faculty…
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Non-native marine species’ spread, impact explained by time since introduction
The time since the introduction of a non-native marine species best explains its global range,…
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Model demonstrates link between species’ traits, competitive success, environmental conditions
Researchers at Yale University and the University of Georgia have developed and experimentally tested a…
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Continued destruction of Earth’s plant life places humankind in jeopardy, says UGA research
Unless humans slow the destruction of Earth’s declining supply of plant life, civilization like it…
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New study reveals mechanism regulating methane emissions in freshwater wetlands
Though they occupy a small fraction of the Earth’s surface, freshwater wetlands are the largest…
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Skidaway Institute participates in worldwide ocean snapshot
Scientists at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography joined researchers around the globe…
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Natural wilderness areas need buffer zones to protect from human development
Despite heavy development, the U.S. still has millions of acres of pristine wild lands. Coveted…
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Skidaway Institute to participate in worldwide ocean sampling day
Scientists at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will join researchers around the…
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UGA ecologist publishes new book on monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies are among the most recognizable—and beloved—butterflies in the world. Migratory monarchs in North…
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Largest gopher tortoise release in Georgia scheduled for June 5 near Waynesboro
Georgia’s gopher tortoise population will get a significant boost with the arrival of 153 tortoises…
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Twilight tour to highlight work at UGA’s organic farm
Organic and sustainable agriculture experts from the University of Georgia will host their fourth annual…
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UGA researchers to host media, education day during Gulf of Mexico expedition
A team of UGA researchers and their colleagues in the ECOGIG—Ecosystem Impacts of Oil and…
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Farmland management changes can boost carbon sequestration rates
Well-maintained pastures prevent erosion, protect water and, as it turns out, can restore the soil’s…
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Annual Sustainable UGA Awards given to outstanding students, faculty, staff
Four members of the University of Georgia community received high marks from the UGA Office…
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