Ecological Resources
It takes many different science disciplines in an international effort to find ways to sustain the biopersity of plants, animals, and ecosystems on a global scale. Ecosystems are not limited by boundaries and neither are the climatic conditions that affect the conservation of natural resources. Scientists exchange information in an attempt to build understandings about the impact humans have had and continue to have on the environment. The Internet offers a variety of information that can lead to a better understanding of the conservation efforts.
For information on water based ecosystems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, and wetland. The Aquatic Biopersity. It also includes information about less common systems like mangrove forests, salt marshes and sea grass beds.
Biopersity hot spots website offers vital statistics on the most threatened ecosystems in Earth. The website is maintained by the Center for Applied Biopersity and Science.
Center for Biopersity and Conservation is a part of the American Museum of Natural History. Information on scientific research and education about biopersity loss is disseminated.
Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is a complete biopersity database. The database is the result of a scientific global effort backed by research institutions and natural history museums.
Forces of Change delves into the forces that shape the changes that affect the environment, how human forces affect the changes and the ecosystems respond to the changes. Topics that are covered include Arctic erosion, weather changes, and the El Nino phenomenon.
History of Life Through Time is a survey of the changes of biopersity through time. The website is supported by the Museum of Paleontology, University of California.
International Society for Ecology & Culture (ISEC) focuses on the protection of biological and cultural persity. The website has up to date articles and publications that the society puts out.
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) offers interesting facts about forests and policies regarding the health of the forests ecosystems.
United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) offers perse information about global policies regarding conservation of species, forests and protected areas.
World Biopersity Database is a taxonomic database documenting over 1.7 million species.
Look here for list of Botanical Garden in the United States.
Museums of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY
The Field Museum Chicago, IL
Harvard University Botany Libraries in Cambridge, MA
Harvard University, Ernst Mayr Library of the Museum of Comparative Zoology in Cambridge, MA
Marine Biological Laboratory / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, MA
Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO
Natural History Museum in London, UK
The New York Botanical Garden in New York, NY
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in Richmond, UK
Smithsonian Institution Libraries in Washington, DC

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