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Crissal thrasher sits atop brush in Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, NM
Crissal thrasher (Toxostoma crissale)
Crissal thrasher sits atop brush in Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, NM
Crissal thrasher (Toxostoma crissale)_2
Full tree
Fraxinus profunda (Pumpkin ash)
This diagram shows the features, values, and threats for Guanabara Bay and its watershed, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Guanabara Bay Values and Threats
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators.
A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region.
The natural resources and human activities of the…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region.
The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
Best management practices are needed from the ridge to the reef for healthy coastal zones and positive social wellbeing.
The coastal areas of Guatemala are impacted by…
The reduction of impacts and threats to the coastal ecosystem of Honduras benefits both humans and coral reefs.
The current features of and threats to the…
Dishwashers use a lot of water and the gray water may contain phosphates.
Dishwasher
A diagram illustrates the current state of Assateague Island's dunes and grasslands and shows the impacts climate change will likely have on this ecosystem.
Climate Change Effects on the Dunes of Assateague…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that beach intertidal habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
The effects of climate change on the beach…
While tourism provides economic benefits to local communities surrounding Chilika Lake, tourist activities can have several negative impacts on the environment including air pollution, trash, noise and wildlife disturbances.
Chilika Lake Tourism Pressure
Pollution in Chesapeake Bay.
Tires in the water
View of Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona.
Antelope Canyon
Arrow to indicate trash inputs
Inputs: trash
Trash has built up over time on the shoreline of the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area. This trash comes from people throwing it off of boats as well as people leaving it on the small beach. Sandusky, Ohio.
Glass and trash on Pipe Creek Shoreline
Trash has built up over time on the shoreline of the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area. This trash comes from people throwing it off of boats as well as people leaving it on the small beach. Sandusky, Ohio.
Glass and trash on Pipe Creek Shoreline
Conceptual diagram illustrating mangrove conservation and restoration practices that increase the survival of mangrove forests.
Mangrove conservation and restoration practices
After tropical Storm Irene, trash, mud, and logs washed into the bay.
Affects of tropical storm Irene
A sensitive species, seabeach amaranth is aided at Assateague Island National Seashore by a management program that protects a portion of the annual population from being eaten and trampled by horses and deer so they can mature and produce seeds. Conservation efforts have helped the plant population increase to nearly 2,200 individuals in 2007.
Cages protect seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus…
American dune grass found on the beaches of Assateague Island, Maryland
Dune Grass
A strong ocean storm has sent wave and sand overwash and debris over the dunes, clearing the vegetation almost to the salt marsh on the bay side of Assateague Island.
Ocean overwash area
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