We asked Bard for recommendations of different websites or information hubs and here’s the list. All credits to bard from Google!
General Ecology:
- Treehugger: A popular site with news, tips, and stories on sustainability and green living.
- National Geographic: Stunning visuals and in-depth articles on all aspects of the environment, including ecology.
- The Ecological Society of America: The world’s largest community of ecologists, offering research, journals, and educational resources.
- Web Ecology: Publishes research papers from all fields of ecology.
- Earth.com: A broad resource for environmental science, offering news, articles, and interactive features.
Specific Topics:
- Conservation Biology: The Society for Conservation Biology’s website features news, research, and resources on conservation efforts worldwide.
- Climate Change: NASA Climate Change covers the science, impacts, and solutions related to climate change.
- Marine Ecology: Ocean Conservancy focuses on protecting the oceans and marine life.
- Forest Ecology: Rainforest Alliance works to protect tropical rainforests and the communities that depend on them.
- Urban Ecology: The Urban Ecology Lab at UGA explores the ecology of cities and their sustainability challenges.
Educational Resources:
- Khan Academy: Offers free video lessons on ecology and other environmental science topics.
- Crash Course Ecology: A YouTube series with engaging and informative crash courses on various ecological concepts.
- Nature Education: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology provides educational resources on birds, ecology, and conservation.
- PBS Learning: Educational videos and activities on ecology and the environment.
- The Nature Conservancy: Educational resources on various ecological topics, including biodiversity, climate change, and water conservation.
Community and News:
- Science blogs: Check out blogs like Dot Earth, Yale Environment 360, and Environmental Working Group for news, commentary, and analysis on environmental issues.
- Forums and social media groups: Connect with other ecology enthusiasts on forums like Ecology Forum or join Facebook groups dedicated to specific ecological topics.
Interactive and Fun:
- Ecosia: A search engine that uses its profits to plant trees.
- Earth Day Network: Resources and activities for celebrating Earth Day and taking action for the environment.
- Project Noah: Share and explore wildlife observations from around the world.
- National Geographic Photo Ark: Stunning photos of endangered species.
