Research news from the Ecological Society of America’s journals
The use of historical art to see ecosystems of the past, owls as a pest-control strategy and more from ESA’s journals.
Press Releases
Media Tip Sheet: Science of the Intermountain West at ESA’s 2026 Annual Meeting
As scientists gather in Salt Lake City for this year’s ESA Annual Meeting, many presentations will focus on the ecological challenges and opportunities facing the Intermountain West.
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50 years of data reveals true extent of climate change impacts on kelp forests
New research has found that some kelp forests around Vancouver Island were disappearing far earlier than previously thought.
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Brian Enquist receives Robert H. MacArthur Award
SFI External Professor Brian Enquist (University of Arizona) has been awarded the Ecological Society of America’s prestigious Robert H. MacArthur Award, which celebrates a mid-career ecologist.
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Trees in Cattle Pastures Boost Biodiversity
A global study shows a strong positive impact of agroforestry on biodiversity—but restoration measures are not a substitute for forest conservation.
Biology Professor Honored For Research That Illuminates Impact of Climate Change
Susana Wadgymar, a professor at Davidson College, was recently honored by the Ecological Society of America for her research that sheds light on plants’ ability to weather climate change.
K Students Sweep Ecology Conference Awards
Three students recently represented Kalamazoo College at the 2026 meeting of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Ecological Society of America, where two of them swept the top undergraduate honors for their research presentations.
Warming Accelerates Ecological State Shift Along Maine Coast
As large swaths of Maine’s kelp forests transition into a new state, a study by Bigelow Laboratory scientists reveals what’s driving the northward progression of turf algae and the loss of kelp forests.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Save the Date for ESA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Ecological Society of America is convening July 26-31 for its 2026 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
RMBL Scientists Jill Anderson and Ian Breckheimer Win 2026 ESA W.S. Cooper Award
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory scientists Jill Anderson and Ian Breckheimer have received the 2026 W.S. Cooper Award from the Ecological Society of America.
Scorched shrubs sprout anew, researchers find in controlled fire study
After a short, low intensity burn that scorches leaves and chars stems, at least some invading species resprout and grow back.
New Study Eavesdrops on the Secret Lives of Birds
Scientists use microphones to identify how birds respond to predators.
April research news from the Ecological Society of America
Modeling airplane-bird collisions, visitors to giant otter latrines in Brazil and more from ESA’s journals.
Ken Klemow to Receive Distinguished Lifetime Service Award from the Ecological Society of America
Kenneth Klemow, professor emeritus of biology and earth systems science at Wilkes University, has been chosen to receive the Ecological Society of America’s 2026 Distinguished Lifetime Service Award.
Doctoral Student Parikrama Sapkota Earns Prestigious Ecology Award
UTEP doctoral student Parikrama Sapkota is the 2026 recipient of the E. Lucy Braun Award from the Ecological Society of America.
Emily Weigel Receives National Award for Excellence in Ecology Education
The award celebrates Weigel’s sustained, outstanding work in ecology education.
Collaborating ecology professors earn national honors and discuss their work together
Professors of ecology and evolutionary biology Roxanne Beltran and Erika Zavaleta partner on research that bridges ecology, inclusive education, and field-based learning.
Professor Echeverri receives 2026 award from the Ecological Society of America
Her award honors a study she coauthored that examines the ecological resilience, genetic diversity and cultural and nutritional significance of traditional crops in the Himalaya.
Ecological Society of America announces 2026 award recipients
The Ecological Society of America announces its 2026 award recipients, honoring ecologists whose research, teaching, mentorship and leadership have advanced ecological science and its benefits to society.
Youngflesh named Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellow
Casey Youngflesh, a Clemson University scientist whose work leverages ecological big data to understand the natural world, has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America.