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100 scientists and crew from more than 20 research institutions will elaborate from Seattle for NASA’s Export Processes in the Ocean from Remote Sensing (EXPORTS) oceanographic campaign.
NASA’s Aqua satellite.
Lower Ogeechee River Conservation Corridor (LORCC) encompasses 13,500 acres along the Ogeechee adjacent to Fort Stewart. LORCC offers biodiversity and a buffer for the Installation. Fort Stewart's ecosystem provides habitat crucial to the continued survival of several rare plant and animal species.
60 km from the site of the UN climate change talks in Doha. Indonesian scientist Daniel Murdiyarso and Qatar-based scientist Mohamad Khawlie explore Qatar's most important ecosystem - the mangroves. Doha, Qatar.
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Study on above-ground and below-ground biomass in mangrove ecosystems part of Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP). Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Photo by Kate Evans/CIFOR
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Mangroves among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics
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Carbon storage in mangrove and peatland ecosystems
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An eight-week research voyage off the coast of Northwest Africa started on 21 October from Dakar.
We will be conducting research in the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem in the waters of The Gambia, Mauritania, Morocco and Senegal, and our scientific focus will be on pelagic fish until reaching our final destination of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain in December. For those unfamiliar with the term, oceanic pelagic fish are those found in the pelagic zones of oceans. These fish include anchovies, sardines, swordfish, tuna and mackerel.
The data collected will allow for the monitoring of pelagic stocks in northwest Africa and strengthen the data series collected in the past.
Four countries are involved in this campaign: The Gambia, Mauritania, Morocco and Senegal.
Two national scientists have been nominated by each country to participate in the activities on board the vessel. The scientists are expected to take part in survey planning, oceanographic and biological sampling, scrutinizing of acoustic records and other scientific work as applicable. The participants are biologists or fishery technicians with good knowledge of the local fauna.
The international scientists onboard will include those from FAO and Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) alongside a team of scientists from Kenya, Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Angola, Namibia, Morocco and Côte d’ivoire.
We hope you’ll join us on this blog over the next weeks as we study pelagic fish the waters of Northwest Africa. Look forward to having you – virtually – on board with us on the Blog:
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Speakers at the special session of the launch of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019.
From left to right: Carsten Fink, Chief Economist, World Intellectual Property Organization; Arabinda Mitra, Scientific Secretary, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India; K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India; Ratan P Watal, Member Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC), Government of India; Seema Bahuguna, Secretary Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India; B.N. Satpathy, Senior Consultant, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC), Government of India.
Entitled "India’s R&D Expenditure Ecosystem", the session included the release of “India’s R&D Expenditure Ecosystem Report”.
The GII launch, hosted by the Government of India, took place on July 24, 2019, in New Delhi, India.
The GII 2019 ranks the innovation performance of 129 countries and economies around the world, based on 80 indicators. It is co-published by WIPO, Cornell University and INSEAD. The GII is the world’s premier tool for evaluating economies’ innovation capacity and performance. It is used by countries across the globe to better understand how to foster innovation among their populations, with policy makers using the GII’s findings and methodology in creative ways to advance innovation-led economic and social growth.
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Kenya's Tana River watershed is impacted by soil erosion which affects communities downstream. The Tana River watershed is Kenya's life blood. CIAT and partners are exploring ecosystems trade-offs to benefit both the environment and improve farmer incomes and livelihoods. Read the full story here: bit.ly/11xEk3F
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Dune ridges become progressively lower inland as the sand supply diminishes. Dunes become grey in colour as humus builds up and moisture retention increases. Soil acidity increases. The environment here is less harsh. There is shelter, fresh water and soil. Many new species appear - creeping williow, sea buckthorn, ragwort, fescue grass are all species that could be found in this type of area. Marram grass dies out.
Colombia's eastern plains, or Llanos.
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The hustle and bustle of Melbourne coupled with Melbourne's biggest ScaleUps. Photos by Tim Carrafa.
The Rock Islands of Palau are a collection of several hundred limestone and coral uprises in the Palauan archipelago. They are extremely important to Palau as they support biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and cultural values. The islands are also famous for their beaches, blue/turquoise lagoons, and have made UNESCO heritage status. There are over 746 species of fish, over 385 corals, 13 species of shark and manta rays, 7 species of giant clams, and all the endemic birds and over half of the endemic plants of Palau.
Embryo dunes. There is very little fresh water for plants and the sand is extremely porous. Plants are blasted by blown sand. Further problems for the plants are caused by salt spray and shifting sands. Sea couch grass, which can extract fresh water from salt water, is one of the few species found here.
From water sampling to ecosystem studies and trail maintenance, Union Mine High School students put their outdoor skills to the test at the Greenwood Creek River Access on December 5, 2017.
As part of a biannual class focusing on watersheds and ecosystems, students spent the morning in small groups rotating across the area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management in California. Jeff Horn, lead recreation planner for the BLM Mother Lode Field Office, helped oversee activities and provided a brief overview of the nearly 20,000 acres of public lands.
“Greenwood Creek River Access provides the public with access to the many outdoor recreation activities – like fishing, hunting, rafting, biking and horseback riding – that you would expect from such an amazing place,” Horn said.
Mother Lode, also known as Gold Country for its numerous mining districts, is a historic area along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada.
Students hiked a short distance to the South Fork of the American River, which offers renowned whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. One group of students measured phosphate, nitrogen and pH levels in the river with a multiparameter water-testing meter, while others learned about the importance of public lands in preserving native ecosystems.
A third group assisted with the identification and removal of Scotch broom along nearby trails. The invasive shrub has damaged the habitats of native plants and animals in the area, and can be removed with a specialized tool. Students also repaired a split-rail fence and helped define trail boundaries using downed tree branches.
“I’ve never had the opportunity to come out here before,” said Chris, one of the students learning about trail maintenance, who said he looks forward to mountain biking in the area with his family.
Union Mine High School teachers emphasized the importance of applying science studies in a real-world environment, and allowing students to see how biologists and hydrologists conduct testing and experimentation.
“For some kids, they have never been out on the river; they have never been on trails and hikes, so this is just a good experience to get them out of their comfort zone and hopefully make them want to come back out,” said Chad McGowan, a biology teacher and Science Department chair at Union Mine High School.
This event is part of the BLM’s ongoing mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Photo by John Ciccarelli, BLM.
Bangi-dong Ecosystem Landscape Conservation Are
January 15, 2016
Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
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Official Photographer : Jeon Han
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방이동생태경관보존지역
2016-01-15
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문화체육관광부
해외문화홍보원
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Key environmental metrics of the Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), water, and Phosphorus (P) cycles illustrating the ability of ecosystems to store C (i.e. Net Ecosystem C balance, NECB), reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions (Global Warming Potential), enhance N and P retention, and improve water use (i.e. Water Use Efficiency) and quality to support growth. This diagram was prepared by Drs. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas and Elena Blanc-Betes, research scientists at iSEE, UIUC. When using any of these files in your poster or presentation, you should attribute it: “Ecosystem biogeochemistry” courtesy of the Center for Advanced Bioenergy & Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI).
Sustainable forest management involves the maintenance and enhancement of forest environments, ensuring longevity of forest ecosystems while allowing the best possible environmental, economic, social and cultural opportunities now and into the future. In Canada, the world’s largest exporter of forest products, harvest rates and strict jurisdictions are set to ensure long term ecosystem sustainability, protecting soil and water resources and 55% of all energy used by the forestry sector is renewable bio-energy.
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