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The ghosts of grasslands past

Alabama prairie restoration protects disappearing ecosystems Continue reading The ghosts of grasslands past

southernsciencenewsNovember 23, 2022November 23, 2022Leave a comment
A woman's hands cup a pile of mussel shells, the top one is open facing the camera to show purple insides. In the background, a man in a blue shirt bends down to the water of Paint Rock River.

Mussel mass

Research team aims to discover why freshwater mussels are disappearing Continue reading Mussel mass

southernsciencenewsOctober 13, 2022Leave a comment
An overhead shot, in which a brown river flows through the left side of the image, crossed diagonally by a road bridge. At the top center is the drinking-water intake plant, a series of pumps and buildings. The rest of the frame is trees.

Easement unease

Protection of land around Cahaba River critical to Birmingham drinking water Continue reading Easement unease

southernsciencenewsJuly 27, 2022September 19, 20221 Comment
A sea turtle, seen from behind, in shallow waters with its shell above the water.

For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

Alabama using Deepwater Horizon settlement to reduce threats to sea turtles Continue reading For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

southernsciencenewsDecember 6, 2021April 15, 20221 Comment
Several species of blue and brown corals can be seen on the reef, including soft and hard species.

Global reach

Birmingham Zoo staff pursue conservation projects around the world, close to home Continue reading Global reach

southernsciencenewsAugust 21, 2021January 27, 2022Leave a comment

Endangered legacy

Natural Heritage Program provides data for conservation efforts across state, region Continue reading Endangered legacy

southernsciencenewsDecember 15, 2020May 18, 20211 Comment

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