USGS: Science Topics: ecosystem diversity

Science Topics

Ecosystem diversity

Measure of the variety of biological communities and habitats important for ecological stability.

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Connectivity of tropical marine ecosystems--An overview of interdisciplinary research to understand biodiversity and trophic relationships in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico [More info]: Describes research to assess the effectiveness of the current system and distribution of marine reserves and protected areas in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico for conserving reef ecosystems and resources.
The Cottonwood Lake study area, a long-term wetland ecosystem monitoring site [More info]: Here we study effects of climate and groundwater on surface-water levels, the hydrological effects on wetland water chemistry, and the combined effects of climate, hydrology, and water chemistry on plant and animal communities of prairie pothole wetlands.
USGS-National Park Service (NPS) Vegetation Mapping Program [More info]: The USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program is a cooperative effort with the National Park Service (NPS) to classify, describe, and map vegetation communities in over 270 U.S. national park units with links to overview, standards, products, and applications.

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