News: ecology
How Freshwater Transformed the Coorong's Microbial World

Environment Institute members Chris Keneally and Justin Brookes and their team have conducted groundbreaking research on how floods impact microbial communities in the Coorong Lagoon. Their study revealed that the 2022 flood not only reduced methane-producing microbes but also promoted beneficial bacterial growth, highlighting the vital role of freshwater flows in restoring ecological balance.Ìý
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Booms, busts, and breakthroughs: 30 years of science at Arid Recovery

On November 19, the , in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments.
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Nature’s resilience to bushfires

It’s inspiring to hear about the resilience of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n bush following devastating fires.
Exciting news from the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)!

TERN is launching a groundbreaking nationwide ecological data collection program in collaboration with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Tasmania.
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New paper exploring the ecological implications of the height of tropical forest trees

A new paper led by Dr Ferry Slik based in Brunei, and including Environment Institute Director as a coauthor, explores the ecological implications of the height of tropical forest trees.

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