Ecosphere is @ESA_org's rapid-publication, open access journal, publishing research in all areas of ecology.
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Jun 11
Find the #OpenAccess study here: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
A decade ago, five-legged sea stars almost went extinct along the West Coast due to a mysterious disease.
But recently, the population has undergone a significant “baby boom.” wapo.st/4uWPoV1
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Jun 5
Creek‐imposed gradients reshape plant allometric traits and sediment retention in a salt marsh - Cheng - 2026 - Ecosphere - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Jun 10
A new research roundup from ESA's journals!📰
From art as ecological data to owl-powered pest control, clownfish biodiversity, nature’s rights, bird responses to predators & fin whale hotspots—discover the latest insights: esa.org/blog/2026/06/09/rese…
ALT a Dutch Renaissance painting of a plethora of sea creatures, from crabs to sharks to seals, spread across a table and being examined by two men
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Our June cover dives into the hidden beauty of mesophotic reefs. New research highlights how coral “animal forests” support rich, distinct fish communities—and discusses growing impacts from fishing pressure, including derelict gear
Browse the issue: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
ALT Cover of the June 2026 issue of Ecosphere
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Jun 8
And read Jacquemont et al.'s study of low-light "animal forests" of the Aegean Sea:
doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70613
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May 18
The #OpenAccess study is available for all to read here, in @ESAEcosphere: doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70209
Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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May 15
Our May cover wades into the messy side of giant otter life, highlighting new research showing otters' communal latrines draw in scavengers and other wildlife, boosting activity and reshaping local vertebrate communities in the Pantanal
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May 15
Two new papers out this week in @ESAApplications and @ESAEcosphere about pest control, biodiversity, and agriculture.
🐞 what we found in ladybug guts doi.org/10.1002/eap.70248
🧑🌾 why IPM needs a theory of change doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70649
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May 14
April's research roundup includes:
* Biodiversity in sacred forests
* Otter latrines
* Keeping geese safe from jumbo jets
Check out these features and more in our media tip sheet: esa.org/blog/2026/05/13/apri…
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Ecological forecasting is crucial for proactive environmental management and policymaking.🏛️
This #EarthDay2026, be sure to check out our joint special collection with @ESA_org titled ‘Ecological Forecasting in the Earth System.’
🔗 spklr.io/6010EKOuA
#OurPowerOurPlanet #Ecology #AGUPubs
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Apr 15
Find the study here: doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70566
Apr 10
From botanic garden to backyard: Helping pollinators doesn't have to mean going fully wild. 🐝🦋
Plant biologists at Northwestern & @chicagobotanic found that some cultivated plants—bred for aesthetics—can support bees & butterflies. spr.ly/6011B6Li5F
ALT Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where the cultivar experiments took place
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ALT Golden northern bumble bee visits a foxglove beardtongue
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Apr 15
Did you know? Our special journal collection with @theAGU, Ecological Forecasting in the Earth System, has published its first several papers: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
And is still accepting submissions! esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
ALT A green tree frog sitting in a flower; text describes the special journal collection between ESA and AGU, with an invitation to find out more. Click through for full information for submissions, and to read the currently published articles.
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Apr 10
This study uses a Before-After-Control-Impact design to examine how Giant #Otter latrine sites affect the diversity, composition & activity of vertebrate species in the #Pantanal wetlands of western Brazil. Led by Evan Olden & @ceeriksson7 @UEAResearch
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Apr 6
A marine mystery newly documented in the journal 👇
We found a swimming crab trapped inside a drifting plastic bottle off the coast of Okinawa. It was already larger than the bottle opening. How did it get in, and how long did it survive on the ocean surface?
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Our April cover highlights a restored tallgrass prairie—where plant diversity aboveground reflects soil microbes below. New research shows how plant turnover across space aligns with diverse soil microbial communities
Find the full issue: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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And read Juliano et al.'s study of the connections between plant diversity and soil microbial diversity: doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70564
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Mar 30
Our new media tip sheet is out! Explore fresh research from our journals on:
🐦a new metric for migratory birds
🦊mid-sized carnivore scavenging
🐻❄️polar bear adaption
🌲European forestry for birds
🦫& beavers reshaping the Arctic
Read it here: esa.org/blog/2026/03/26/marc…
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How Value of Information analysis can be used to guide management in an overallocated water system: lessons from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @usbr @USFWS @USGS @CaGovernment @BA_Crawford
ALT Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus). Native to the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta region of northern California, 2005, by B. Peterson, Moose / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, via Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain
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🆕 in our Socio-Ecological Systems track!
We have a new paper out! The effects of scientific uncertainty and values trade‐offs on flow management decisions for an endangered fish. Ecosphere - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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