The New Art of Conservation

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The most essential aspect of the biological world to preserve is the integrity of its natural processes and ecological services. For this reason, conservation efforts should be guided toward preserving the continuity of elemental cycling and energy flow through ecological systems rather than preserving the few organisms which happen to be preferred by human beings. … Continue reading The New Art of Conservation

Green Crab Refuge Selection Experimental Methods

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My study is designed to determine how Carcinus maenas identifies viable hiding spots. My experimental setup is acts as a simplified version of an intertidal habitat in which numerous variables can be controlled and the defensive behavior of C. maenas can be observed. The main idea of the experiment is to present C. maenas with … Continue reading Green Crab Refuge Selection Experimental Methods