Ecosystem Preservation
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The Immortal Bamboo
Ever wondered why many Chinese traditional art and ceramics feature the bamboo stem? The reasons can be found in ancient and modern culture.
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Eliminating Air Potato Vines
Learn the dangers of the air potato, what it looks like, and how to remove it. This exotic invasive is a threat to Florida's native species and should be removed.
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Managing the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
Australia spends millions of dollars every year to monitor and control the Crown-of-Thorns starfish when its population threatens coral reefs.
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The Destructive Feeding Habits of Starfish
Some species of starfish wreak havoc on shellfish populations and coral reefs when an abundance of food and shortages of predators fail to keep their numbers in check.
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Horseshoe Crabs and the Ecosystem
The ancient horseshoe crab of the eastern U.S. and Asia has a special relationship with birds and marine life that helps maintain a natural balance within its habitat.
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Do You Have a Praying Mantis In Your Garden?
Praying Mantises can be very beneficial in your garden, as well as fun and educational to observe.
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Florida's Own Galapagos Island
Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.
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Rain Forest and Species Crisis in Madagascar
A large percentage of species in Madagascar are not found anywhere else in the world. If critical interventions are not forthcoming, some species may be lost forever.
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Controlling Invasive Japanese Stilt Grass
Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.
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Saving the Shortgrass Prairie
The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.
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Vegetarianism is Good for the Environment
Besides being healthy and compassionate, there are also many environmental benefits to choosing a plant-based diet. Reducing meat consumption helps the planet!
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Zebra Mussels – Their Effect on the Great Lakes
Experts call the proliferation of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes a biological plague. What can be done to stop their colonization?
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Bringing the Wolf Back to Yellowstone
Wolves were killed off in Yellowstone in the 1920s, creating unforeseen ecological problems. Now the ecology is healing since wolves were returned 14 years ago.
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The Concept of Ecomarxism
Marxism, which condemns capitalists for destroying the proletariat class, led ecomarxists to believe capitalists are to blame for every ecological problem we face today.
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Honey Bee, Come Home
In the fall of 2006 beekeepers nationwide began noticing honeybee colonies disappearing in large numbers without known reason.
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New Proposals for Coral Reef Conservation
Coral Reefs are second only to tropical rain forests in plant and animal diversity. They are home to a number of species of fish and other marine species.
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A New Artificial Reef in the Florida Keys
Efforts are underway to sink a retired battleship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. But do such artificial reefs really help the environment?
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Wildlife Within the City - Chennai, South India
Chennai, with pockets of wilderness areas and national park within the city, offers fascinating wildlife viewing at Guindy National Park, IIT Campus, and other places.
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Sea Oats Protect Florida Beach Sand Dunes
Florida beaches attract tourists, including plant enthusiasts. Sea oats and foliage stabilize sand dunes. Large dunes act as a natural barricade against coastal erosion.
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Courts and Conservation in Amazon
In the Brazilian Amazon, lands illegally occupied by the outsiders in the name of agriculture, are being returned to indigenous communities by the courts.
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Oregon's Northwest Forests at Risk
Over 200 species of plants and animals in the Tillamook Rainforest and North Coast regions face loss of habitat and the impacts of industry and agriculture.
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Public Lands Protection Bill Considered
Bill S.22, if passed, would allow Congress to consider funding several conservation projects aimed at protecting valuable natural resources in the USA.
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Invasive Species of the Florida Keys
The mild weather, lush foliage, and biodiversity of the Florida Keys allow invasive species to proliferate. There are several invasives causing concern in the Keys.
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The State of Greenpeace
Greenpeace has used civil disobedience in order to defend the environment for nearly forty years. What has Greenpeace accomplished recently?
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Wetlands Protect Coast, Plants, Animals, People
Americans love to live near the water. When they learn to understand, protect, and preserve wetland habitats they insure the future.
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