Sustainability
Setting Sail for Science
Three UConn marine sciences students spent a semester at sea, conducting scientific research and learning hands-on sailing skills.
Reducing the Japanese Beetle Population
A UConn researcher recommends planting peonies to attract a parasitic wasp that preys on the beetle grubs.
Study Points to Human Impact on Evolution of Freshwater Fish
A UConn study finds that recreational fishing may not be as benign as intended even when fish are returned to the water.
Mountain Shape Affects Species’ Response to Climate Change
A new study by researchers at UConn and Princeton turns our idea of what mountains look like literally upside-down, with consequences for species extinctions.
Regions at Greatest Risk for Species Extinction the Least Studied
Most previous studies have centered on North America and Europe, whereas South America, Australia, and New Zealand are at greatest risk for species loss.
Diving for Data on Fish Populations
A UConn marine scientist is working in the waters off Costa Rica to build more accurate models of how fish may adapt to environmental changes.
Plants Aren’t in Lockstep When Responding to Environmental Changes
A UConn study shows that trait diversity in plants may result from individual responses to the environment, rather than – as is often assumed – being uniform across species.
Young Conservationists Inspired to Tackle Community Projects
High school students who attended a conservation program at UConn last summer recently completed environmental service projects close to home.
Evolving to Cope with Climate Change
A UConn marine sciences professor is measuring the potential of an important fish species to adapt to an increasingly acidic ocean.
Getting a Taste of a Sustainable Food System
Students in an Education Abroad program in Florence, Italy, gained a new perspective on sustainable foods and agriculture.