Ecology

Manu Prakash and French collaborator Marcel Babin are being honored for their research on microbial life trapped in sea ice, enhancing our understanding of modern polar ecosystems.

Research on interactions among insect larvae, fungi, and nematodes under an oak tree uncovers insights into how species compete for resources and the factors that influence their survival.

The Stanford ecologist traces quiet shifts in the natural world – and how they circle back to human health. PhD student Phil Roberge takes us on a tour of his lab.

At Stanford and in Senegal, experts are tackling schistosomiasis in rice paddies, using fish to cut disease transmission while boosting food security and local economies.

Research shows that AI models can accurately measure carbon stored in forests, potentially transforming how companies and countries measure and compensate for nature’s role in combating climate change.

New research shows small-scale fisheries provide 40% of the global catch and contribute to the livelihoods of nearly 500 million people worldwide. Stanford experts explain why they matter to environmental and human health, gender equity, and more.

The faculty director of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve reflects on a locally endemic plant growing vigorously in the area where intentional burning was applied to chaparral earlier this year.

A new book co-authored by ecologists Paul Ehrlich and Rodolfo Dirzo advocates for earlier detection and mitigation of threats to ward off population extinction.

If you see a Swainson’s thrush wearing a little backpack with an antenna, don’t be alarmed – it’s just the newest development in Jasper Ridge’s bird-banding and monitoring program.

A new study by Stanford biologist Barnabas Daru fills in gaps and biases in biodiversity data to create more accurate estimates for over 200,000 native plant species.