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91�� study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish

webfull — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:16 +0000

As tench continue to spread through the St. Lawrence River, a study from 91�� provides fisheries managers with guidance on how to detect the invasive species, an essential first step in preventing it from reaching new waters. The findings can inform efforts to contain and manage existing populations, helping agencies determine how and where to carry out removal or control activities.

Published: 21 January 2026

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

webfull — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:49:30 +0000

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

Published: 12 June 2025

Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada

webfull — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:08:58 +0000

A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature enthusiasts to document species from coast to coast to coast,

Published: 30 May 2025

AI has untapped potential to advance biodiversity conservation, study finds

webfull — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:11:59 +0000

A new study from 91�� researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions.

Published: 12 March 2025

Species diversity promotes ecosystem stability

webfull — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:36:04 +0000

What maintains stability within an ecosystem and prevents a single best competitor from displacing other species from a community? Does ecosystem stability depend upon the presence of a wide variety of species, as early ecologists believed, or does diversity do the exact opposite, and lead to instability, as modern theory predicts?

Published: 21 March 2024

Uncertainty in measuring biodiversity change could hinder progress towards global targets for nature

webfull — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:41:59 +0000

More than ever before, there is a growing interest in dedicating resources to stop the loss of biodiversity, as recently exemplified by the

Published: 16 February 2024

From coursework to conservation: how students brought the pollination meadow project to life

webfull — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:40:33 +0000

It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng’23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)’24.

Published: 29 November 2023

Teaching biodiversity at Macdonald Campus

webfull — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:42:11 +0000

Dr. Murray Humphries (PhD’01), a passionate wildlife biology professor at the Macdonald Campus, spends his days immersed in the fascinating world of biodiversity—the colorful, complex tapestry of life on Earth. At the Macdonald Campus, we don't just study this diversity, we celebrate it.

Published: 29 November 2023

Expert: Weather extremes influence the rise and fall of insect populations

webfull — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:25:15 +0000

Insect populations are widely influenced by weather anomalies, with decreasing numbers observed during unfavorable conditions and a spike in normal periods, according to a new study. The study published in Nature tries to resolve a debated topic: Are insect populations declining? Several studies have reported a decline in insect populations and diversity while others have questioned this. (Nature)

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Published: 3 October 2023

$3.75 M for new Global Climate Center on AI and Biodiversity Change

webfull — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:40:09 +0000

NSERC Alliance Grant supports 91��-led Canadian team, new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change

Published: 18 September 2023

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