Research Guides: Biology: Environmental Biology

Environmental Biology

The relationships between living organisms and the environment, including biological and human-made factors. Often called "ecology."

(If you need articles on these topics, use the "Finding Biology Articles" link, to the left)

Also see the Subject Guide Environmental and Pollution Science

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Encyclopedia of Life
The Encyclopedia of Life aims to increase awareness and understanding of living nature by gathering, generating and sharing knowledge in an open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource.
Action Bioscience
Solid research information on a broad range of biological issues as they relate to the environment. From the American Institute of Biological Sciences.
Union of Concerned Scientists
"Citizens and scientists for environmental solutions." Global warming, energy, endangered species, pollution, and more.
NatureServe Explorer
Database of plants and animals and ecosystems around the world.
The World's Biomes
Information on the major biological communities (deserts, forests, etc.) and how they are changing. From the University of California.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Explores how sustainable development practices affect biological systems. The "Our Knowledge" section may be the most useful.
U.S. Geological Service - Biological Resource Discipline
Information on how various biological areas interconnect in studying the environment.
Freshwater Ecoregions of the World
Descriptions of the hundreds of freshwater regions all over the globe. Has lists of threatened species, biodiversity, etc. From the Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund.
The Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
This highly visual site covers the phenomenon of oceanic dead zones, in particular the recurring one in the Gulf of Mexico. The causes and effects on the ecosystem are covered in easy-to-understand language. From the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Marine Biology
Information on a variety of undersea topics: marine ecology, fish, coral reefs, etc.
Endangered Species
Information on endangered species in the U.S. From the Center for Biological Diversity, a non-profit advocacy group.
MarineBio
Information on marine biology, primarily on conservation issues. From a non-profit group that advocates for ocean protection.