Wildlife Science Changing Our World
Tracking Mercury & More
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BRI Peregrine Cam (LIVE)
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Welcome to the BRI
The mission of BioDiversity Research Institute is to assess ecological health through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness
and inform decision makers.
What's New
BRI releases new contaminant report on osprey
Report finds elevated levels of contaminants in Casco Bay osprey
BRI announces raffle--Chances to win all month!
Visit this link to get your tickets!
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!
Adopt-a-loon featured on Doug's Discovery Ch.13, WGME
Lee Attix discusses the virtues of BRI's Adopt-a-loon program with Doug Rafferty--just in time for the holidays!
Click this link to view the video segment.
BRI thanks everyone for their support of our National Mercury Monitoring Network effort!
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!
Dave Evers featured on the BBC's "A Life With..." Loons
Writer and naturalist Paul Evans goes to Maine to meet David Evers, a conservation biologist who has spent a life with loons, the enigmatic bird of northern lakes known in the UK as the Great Northern Diver. Click here to listen to the show on 7/22/09 at 4:00 pm eastern time.
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.
BRI efforts featured in Nature article!
On June 3 Nature online published an article highlighting BRI's work toward establishing comprehensive global mercury monitoring networks. Click here to view the article.
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.
