by Mark_Costello | Jun 23, 2021 | For students, Marine Reserves, Useful Stuff
I sometimes wonder why we invent acronyms. Take ABNJ (areas beyond national jurisdiction) and BBNJ (biodiversity in ABNJ) for example. These terms are increasingly used by marine scientists instead of “High Seas”. Yet the term High Seas has longer use and...
by Mark_Costello | Apr 16, 2021 | Climate change, For students, News, Publication
Species in areas with exceptionally high biodiversity (richspots), especially of endemic species (unique to that place), are consistent losers under climate change because they cannot disperse to more suitable climates. In contrast, introduced invasive species tend...
by Mark_Costello | Sep 20, 2020 | Climate change, For students, Useful Stuff
What is the problem with climate change? It is causing more frequent and worse heat-waves, wildfires, floods, and storms. These impact human health, farming, fisheries, forestry, food security, infrastructure, drinking water supplies, and biodiversity. They cause...
by Mark_Costello | Apr 30, 2020 | For students, News
Bob May (1938-2020) provided mathematical support for the theory that species diversity is essential for maintaining the healthy ecosystems that provide humanity food, health, pleasure, and knowledge. He died on 28 April 2020. (Guardian Obituary) (Sydney Morning...
by Mark_Costello | Mar 31, 2020 | For students, Useful Stuff
With recent limitations on access to laboratories and fieldwork due to covid19, there is renewed interest in doing research that can be done anywhere with an internet link and/or computer access. There is a rapidly increasing amount of scientific data freely available...
by Mark_Costello | Mar 27, 2020 | For students, News, Useful Stuff
When it comes to applying for a position, we cannot do much to change our qualifications and other facts but we can adjust its content to communicate what is most relevant for the position and take care of its layout. Principles Who is the CV for? Tailor it for...