Stranded capital: Environmental stewardship is part of the economy, too
Roman, J., V. DeLauer, I. Altman, B. Fisher, R. Boumans, and L. Kaufman 2018. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 16: 169–175,
How Whale Poop Could Counter Calls to Resume Commercial Hunting
Before whales dive into the darkness of the deep ocean they often come to the surface and release a huge plume of fecal matter—which can be the color of over-steeped green tea or a bright orange sunset. When Joe Roman, a conservation biologist at the University of Vermont, saw one of these spectacular dumps in […]
Moving the Endangered Species Act out of the Crosshairs
Opinion piece in the New York Times
Vulnerable Species in the Crosshairs
New York Times, July 26, 2018
Alteration of rumen bacteria and protozoa through grazing regime as a tool to enhance the bioactive fatty acid content of bovine milk
Bainbridge, M., L. Saldinger, J. Barlow, J. Alvez, J. Roman, and J. Kraft. 2018. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9:904.
The ecology and conservation of Cuba’s coastal and marine ecosystems
Roman, J. 2018. Bulletin of Marine Science. 94:149–169.
From Mass Death, Life
When thousands of animals die during mass migrations, ecosystems accommodate the corpses and new cycles are set in motion. Read more about wildebeest carcasses and whale falls in The Scientist
Scientists Move to Establish Wildlife Preserve at Guantanamo Bay
Murray Carpenter reports on how the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base provides a refuge for tropical wildlife. After the detention center closes, Gitmo could be transformed from a military base into a peace park and research station. It would first be jointly managed by the U.S. and Cuba but would eventually revert to Cuba. Listen to […]
The Upside of Rotting Carcasses
Carcasses, from the Mara River in the Serengeti to the deep sea, can release key nutrients and provide habitats for hundreds of species. Read more in the Smithsonian.
Monkton Underpass Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Federal Highway Administration and private donors from Monkton and beyond helped fund a tunnel that could save thousands of frogs, salamanders, and other wildlife. Watch more here.