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COP16

The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place October 21 to November 1, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.

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COP29

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

NASEM IUBS Committee

This U.S. National Committee represents the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) at the national level.

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Wild bees thrive among diverse flower communities, Concordia study shows

New research finds that a mix of corolla sizes offers strong opportunities to promote urban biodiversity.

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Restored Stream Supports New Wild Salmon Run

A new study confirms local origins of young Chinook salmon in California’s restored Putah creek for the first time.

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New discovery! The blue angel sea slug hunts using the devil’s hand

Researchers discovered that the blue-spotted sea slug, a type of mollusk, uses its lateral projections like hands to prey on fish and jellyfish.

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Small bird, big trick: How a hummingbird chick acts like a caterpillar to survive

For the first time, scientists described a hummingbird chick potentially mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to avoid getting eaten.

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The Ecological Society of America has over 100 years of journal publishing history and offers some of the most widely read and cited journals in the field of ecology. The seven journals in our portfolio encompass a wide range of paper types to include an array of aims and scope of study, making them an important and accessible outlet for scientists, researchers, practitioners, professionals, citizen scientists, and others seeking to publish their work. ESA staff provide editorial support with our publishing partner, John Wiley & Sons, and several discounts towards publication in ESA journals are available from our publisher and from ESA. Publishing in ESA journals contributes to ESA programs for students, early career researchers, and underrepresented groups, and we thank our editors, reviewers, authors, and readers for their support.

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#ESA2024

This year’s meeting will emphasize the expanse of ecology around the nation. The emphasis recognizes the need for us to continually invest in all the people who advance the science and practice of ecology. Among many aspects of professional development, we are planning programming and invited contributions sessions that consider the theme. Ecology is Everywhere.

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