Geo Contributor

How Climate Change is Affecting Tick Season
As the global climate warms, it is more likely that some ticks will remain active through the warmer winters and can expand their habitats into new areas.

Defining Biogeographic Regions
A recent paper published in Applied Geography explored ways to improve the determination of biogeographic regions using clustering techniques.

Habitat Fragmentation: A Multi-Scale Approach detailing its lasting impact on Earth’s ecosystems
An analysis performed at multiple spatial and temporal scales argues that destruction and degradation of natural ecosystems are the primary cause of global declines in biodiversity.

Framework for Protecting Marine Life and Humans from Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the Gulf of Mexico
The US Integrated Ocean Observing System and GCOOS-RA collaborate with local institutions to monitor harmful algal blooms.

Research Vessel Falkor Inspires Name for Newly-Discovered Seamount
A newly discovered underwater mountain was found by researchers off the island of Guam.