Earth is the abode for diverse forms of life. The branch of ecology assumes importance because it deals with the interaction of different living systems with each other and also with the nature. By learning the interactions, the branch of ecology also deals with air pollution, water pollution, environmental pollution and the effect of these on living beings. In an ecosystem, every living being thrives maintaining some sort of interaction with other lives and also with the environment, which is vital to their existence as well as the survival of the system. An imbalance, whether it is an abundance or shortage, may adversely affect the balance of nature.
| Archbold Biological Station Fosters long-term ecological research on native plants and animals of central Florida. Also provides information about the MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center (MAERC).
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| Centre for Ecology & Hydrology A leading body in the United Kingdom for research and monitoring in terrestrial and freshwater sciences. |
| Ecology Communications Provides information about television programs, monthly essays, gardening tips, and eco-friendly products.
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| Institute of Ecosystem Studies Research and education center in Millbrook, New York. Overview of research, publications, staff, graduate study programs, adult and more.
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| Max-Planck-Institute for Biogeochemistry Investigates long-term global interactions of the biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and the oceans. |
| Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Ecological research center in Edgewater, Maryland, on the shore of Chesapeake Bay.
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| USGS - Ecosystems Providing the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support sound management and conservation of United Nations ecosystem. |
| Woods Hole Research Center Addressing the great issues of environment through global scientific research in ecology and education and through applications of science in public affairs.
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