Ecosystems migrate to fulfill the collective needs of the species populating them.
Month: March 2020
Denman Canyon, threatening the heart of Antarctica
Denman Canyon forms a dangerous conduit from the ocean into the heart of Antarctica.
PETM: A case of rapid climate warming
Natural global warming can occur rapidly, but not as rapid as we see today.
Yellowstone National Park, part of a living earth
Yellowstone, where geology’s interaction with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere is on display.
The Icelandic Plume
The geological forces that created Iceland now provide it with sustainable energy.
Environmental DNA: What is it and why does it matter
Environmental DNA is improving the quality of our ecological research.
Arctic carbon transport via groundwater
Ancient Arctic carbon is delivered via groundwater systems to the Arctic coastal ecosystems.
The Axial Seamount: a very active volcano
The Axial Seamount is the most active volcanic site in the Pacific Northwest, and it generally goes unnoticed.
Crop diversity leads to healthy ecosystems
Greater biodiversity creates increased stability in an ecosystem.
Pandemic planning: A triumph of ideology over science, and a failure of leadership
COVID-19 shows how ignoring science leads to disaster