U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, UGA form Network for Engineering with Nature
Oct 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the University of Georgia are partnering to form the Network for Engineering With Nature.
Like it or not, Joro spiders are here to stay
Oct 2020
Discovered in Georgia seven years ago, the Asian spider is settling in. Chances are, if you live in northeast Georgia you’ve come across an East Asian Joro spider this fall.
Coral reefs show “ecological memory” and resilience to rising temperatures
Jul 2020
Coral reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific region show resilience to rising ocean temperatures and may have adapted to heat stress, according to a study by an international team of researchers.
Forecast predicts dismal future for American alligator
Jun 2020
A study by UGA researchers indicates that warming temperatures could impact the future of the American alligator and potentially result in its demise.
Lizzie King: Linking social change and ecological data
May 2020
Restoration ecologist Elizabeth King incorporates social and cultural information into her ecological research.
UGA celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Feb 2020
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the University of Georgia is celebrating with a semesterlong series of events across campus designed to educate and inspire action for a more sustainable future.
Long-term data reveal impact of dams and drought on migratory shrimp in Puerto Rico
Jan 2020
The combination of dams, droughts and dry seasons are making it harder for Puerto Rico’s migratory shrimp to complete their life cycle, according to a long-term study from UGA.
Tweaking the approach to save the desert tortoise
Dec 2019
“Increase the size, increase the survival” is the premise behind head-starting, but research by UGA scientists reveals larger size alone is not enough to save the desert tortoise from predator attacks.
Bats play a vital role in the ecosystem
Oct 2019
Creatures of the Night exhibit sheds light on vital role of bats and explains threats they face and how to get involved in bat conservation.
$1.5 million gift to Odum School of Ecology honors legacy of ecology student John Spencer
Oct 2019
A graduate fellowship established through a $1.5 million commitment from John Spencer’s mother and stepfather, Kathelen and Dan Amos, is ensuring that John’s legacy will reach far into the future.