Tracking Mercury & More
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The mission of BioDiversity Research Institute is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers.
Read a recent article in the Portland Press Herald (click here)
Annual ACLC Raffle--July 17th 2010, Summer Newsletter,
Science on the Fly!--loon Education website launch, loon census
Report finds elevated levels of contaminants in Casco Bay osprey
Maine Senator Susan Collins referenced results from BRI studies of mercury hotspots to support recently introduced legislation to establish a national mercury monitoring program.
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BRI has released a review and maps related to birds, bats, and coastal windfarms in Maine. Visit today's Portland Press Herald article here and click here to learn more about BRI's work on this issue.
Ground breaking research on mercury levels in ecosystems across the globe .
Researching, monitoring and educating to maintain sustainable populations of all species of loons.
Exploring the health of sea birds, sharks, sea mammals and other vital marine populations.
Understanding the unique needs of loons, raptors, waterfowl and freshwater mammals.
Investigating the challenges faced by birds, bats, and raptors of the forests and tropics.