Whether covered in glass or polyethylene, the most diverse spaces on the George H. Cook campus are the greenhouses–with one making agricultural history and revolutionizing the industry. The prominence of greenhouses on the George H. Cook campus reflects the orientation of the school toward the natural sciences. However, not transparent is the impressive number and […]
Archives for January 2021
Big Differences in How Coral Reef Fish Larvae are Dispersed
Rutgers-led research could help scientists improve conservation of species How the larvae of colorful clownfish that live among coral reefs in the Philippines are dispersed varies widely, depending on the year and seasons – a Rutgers-led finding that could help scientists improve conservation of species. Right after most coral reef fish hatch, they join a […]
Biden’s climate crusade: How his plan to cut carbon emissions, create jobs could impact U.S.
Robert Kopp – Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Biden administration must mobilize ‘entire federal government’ to face climate crisis
Robert Kopp – Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Resilience in the Age of COVID-19: SEBS Honors College Student Turned to the Woods
In Fall 2020 semester, Rutgers Honor College shared stories of their students’ resilience and accomplishments during COVID-19 to acknowledge their contributions to their communities and to Rutgers. SEBS Honors College student Gavin Wagner shared finding solace in nature, which led to a volunteer opportunity. By Gavin Wagner (SEBS/HC ’23) When the world turned upside down, I turned […]
Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. of N.J. announces Best Management Practices Guide
James A. Murphy – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
ACUA to Offer Rutgers 2021 Environmental Stewards Program
Amy Menzel – Environmental Stewards Program, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
How to Identify Heat-Stressed Corals
“Coral hospital” tool could help safeguard reefs facing climate change Researchers have found a novel way to identify heat-stressed corals, which could help scientists pinpoint the coral species that need protection from warming ocean waters linked to climate change, according to a Rutgers-led study. “This is similar to a blood test to assess human health,” said […]
Middlesex County develops interactive map for discovering local growers and products ‘Grown in Middlesex County’
William T. Hlubik – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Opinion: Eight simple actions that individuals can take to save insects from global declines
National Moth Week (Liti Haramaty, Dept. Marine and Coastal Sciences; David Moskowitz, alum)