Why Salamanders? A SSALTER Blog Post
So why salamanders? It’s almost always the first question I get when I tell people about my research, says Eric Lyons in this SSALTER Blog post.
Measuring Methane in 4D: Tree Fluxes at Harvard Forest
Our research, based at the Harvard Forest LTER site, delves into these dimensions to get a clearer picture of how trees contribute to methane emissions across space and time.
The stunning ecosystems at the SBC LTER
It has been an incredibly opportunity to explore the Channel Islands and beyond and to meet our coastline’s unique marine life.
Coastal Connections: Living Life at Two Extremes
“Wait, what? Alaska, but I thought you said you went to school in Texas!”
More Than a Scientist: The Seeds and Fruits of Artistic Expression in the FCE LTER
They’re ecology graduate students, but are loaded with artistic talent. Art and science collaborate at the Florida Coastal Everglades LTER.
There’s always a chance something amazing will happen
Transit between sites is always an opportunity to see amazing wildlife. Here are my most memorable wildlife encounters at the SBC LTER.
Unintentional Oasis – An Accidental Urban Wetland in the Sonoran Desert
The Central Arizona-Phoenix LTER (CAP LTER) has monitored nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and human activity in this accidental wetland since 2012, revealing this ecosystem is in some ways a happy accident–a rare occurrence in the age of climate change.
A picturesque study system—notes from the SBC LTER
Whenever I jump into the blue-green surface waters and descend towards the bottom, I am reminded of the powerful, yet serene beauty of kelp forests.
The Dock
Finding one’s place in research, through photography: Paul Leoni and Jess Liu explore a field season.
Success Stories in Sustainability from the Southernmost Site
The Antarctic has little infrastructure, so reduce, reuse, and recycle are particularly important. Learn about sustainability initiatives at the McMurdo Dry Valleys LTER.