Tag: Biodiversity

Though not the most attractive habitats, the intertidal estuaries of Hong Kong support a vast array of life, including countless snails, worms, crabs and bivalves, such as clams as mussels. So for anyone who enjoys looking for small marine creatures in rock pools or in the sand, estuaries are a trea...

Now in its eighth year, the City Nature Challenge is a global event that calls on current and aspiring nature and science fans, people of all ages and education backgrounds, and community scientists to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals and fungi using the free mobile...

In the intricate mosaic of life on Earth, biodiversity stands as the delicate thread that binds ecosystems, creating a masterpiece of equilibrium, adaptability, and magnificence. This exploration delves into the importance of biodiversity, the current challenges it faces, and the pivotal role it pla...

Our world is actively engaged in the transition from creating electricity from fossil fuels to creating clean electricity from renewable energy sources. This transition is critical because renewable energy reduces the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. As a consequence,...

The World Wildlife Fund defines biodiversity as “all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area — the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in eco...

Biodiversity or ‘biological diversity’ encompasses the rich variety of species and ecosystems on Earth. From the tiniest microbes to buzzing insects, to towering trees, and all the flora and fauna in between. Each contributes to the balance of life on our planet. Whether you’re ...

We need to innovate in climate and indigenous groups have underutilized solutions, but we’ve been ignoring them. So it’s time to change. There is a reason a jaguar is the sexiest thing in the Amazon. Indigenous groups have been stewarding this ecosystem longer than civilization i...

A taxonomist, an ecologist and a mathematician walked into a garden…and spent their lockdown documenting every species of animal, plant and fungus they could find around their home. Andrew Rogers, Matthew Holden and Russell Yong expected to encounter perhaps as many as 300 species o...

The long-awaited biennial Conference of the Parties-or COP-to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity got underway last week in Montreal after a two-year delay caused by the covid pandemic. The convention is working toward a Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to serve as the underlying goals...

Biotechnology and biodiversity conservation are not only compatible, they must work together. In a world where science and technology play an increasingly crucial role, the most interdisciplinary branch of biology can serve not only humanity, but also the environment around us. Biologic...