ecosystems

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"Deep-sea ecosystems are vast, remote and expensive to study, yet they face growing pressure from climate change, fishing and resource extraction," Associate Professor Richards said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Since our border is so extensive and we have similar ecosystems, we can also talk about multi-destination tourism or joint agricultural capacities, specifically in palm oil.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Guillermo Deferrari, of Ushuaia's scientific research center, downplayed the landfill theory, explaining that the colilargo is herbivore and lives off seeds and fruit found in forested ecosystems, not in dumps, where the common rat feeds.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"The case requires more study because ecosystems are changing," he said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

To survive in this steep, narrow hodgepodge of ecosystems, Andean communities usually sent out representatives and colonies to live up- or downslope in places with resources unavailable at home.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann