Healthy ecosystems buzzing with life are more than something pretty to look at – they are critically important to our health and wellbeing. Ecosystems deliver goods and services that humans need – like fresh water, protection from the elements and food for our dinner tables – and it’s in our best interest to make sure they remain vibrant and thriving for future generations.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has added one more layer of complexity to communicating science. But where there’s challenge, there’s also opportunity. Used creatively, our online ecosystem can be leveraged to build new relationships, share our work in innovative ways and increase the reach of our science to different audiences. Whether giving a talk, arranging an event or trying to imagine new pathways to share your work, below are some pros and cons of using digital platforms, and some tips to keep your audience engaged.
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When you hear the term “science communication” — or SciComm — what comes to mind? Is it a specific way to communicate, or is it many ways? Is it verbal, written, visual or all of the above? Is it serious, or can it be funny and lighthearted? Truth be told, SciComm can take many forms, and what it looks like depends on you and your goals.
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Changing climate has far-reaching impacts, and is testing parts of society’s ability to continue doing business-as-usual. Among these are water utilities, the entities responsible for delivering clean, fresh water to our nation’s households and managing wastewater and stormwater. Climate change affects not only rainfall and annual precipitation patterns—which has implications on the availability of freshwater—but can also stress the infrastructure and systems used to treat, deliver and manage water resources.
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In a first-of-its-kind study published in Nature, scientists report on the conservation status of reef shark populations worldwide. The results are grim; reef sharks have become rare at numerous locations that used to be prime habitat, and in some cases sharks may be absent altogether. A long history of human exploitation is the culprit, with depleted shark populations strongly tied to socio-economic conditions, lack of governance and the proximity of reef environments to large human population centers.
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