Wildlife Science Changing Our World
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BRI Peregrine Cam (LIVE)
See the birds incubate their eggs - live - right now. Watch the Peregrines »
BRI Eagle Cam Two (still image)
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Welcome to the BRI
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.
What's New
Watch our featured Video Blog!
BRI launches wildlife tracking webpage using satellite transmitters to track common eiders and eagles!
Read a recent article in the Portland Press Herald (click here)
BRI's Adirondack Center For Loon Conservation is ready for the season! Visit the ACLC page to learn about...
Annual ACLC Raffle--July 17th 2010, Summer Newsletter,
Science on the Fly!--loon Education website launch, loon census
BRI's Wildlife Webcams featured on Doug's Discovery, WMGE, Ch. 13, Portland, ME
BRI's common eider research featured on Bill Greene's Maine, WCSH, ch.6, Portland, ME
BRI releases new contaminant report on osprey
Report finds elevated levels of contaminants in Casco Bay osprey
BRI mercury science offers insight for policymakers
Maine Senator Susan Collins referenced results from BRI studies of mercury hotspots to support recently introduced legislation to establish a national mercury monitoring program.
Click here to read more from MPBN!
BRI releases winter e-newsletter!
Join our mailing list and keep informed of our latest scientific findings and ongoing projects. Click here to read past issues, read the latest and sign up for future newsletters!
Birds, Bats, and Coastal Windfarms in Maine!
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.
Science & Conservation
Mercury & Toxin Information Center
Ground breaking research on mercury levels in ecosystems across the globe .
International Center for Loon Conservation
Researching, monitoring and educating to maintain sustainable populations of all species of loons.
Marine Ecology
Exploring the health of sea birds, sharks, sea mammals and other vital marine populations.
Freshwater Ecology
Understanding the unique needs of loons, raptors, waterfowl and freshwater mammals.
Terrestrial Ecology
Investigating the challenges faced by birds, bats, and raptors of the forests and tropics.
