Biological stations (also known as biological field stations) are research station specializing in biology and ecology. Their size and purpose varies,[1] mainly regarding research, conservation and education.[2] They are located in all biomes, including aquatic ones. Students, other scientists and the public are the aim public of these sites. Many are focused on protected ecosystems.[3]

Many stations in the Americas are coordinated (but not owned, controlled or funded by) the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

Stations

References

  1. ↑ "OBFS - What is a Field Station?". www.obfs.org.
  2. ↑ Wyman, Richard L.; Baine, Mark; Wallensky, Eugene (1 July 2009). "The Activities and Importance of International Field Stations". BioScience. 59 (7): 587. doi:10.1525/bio.2009.59.7.9. S2CID 86230924.
  3. ↑ Tydecks, Laura; Bremerich, Vanessa; Jentschke, Ilona; Likens, Gene; Tockner, Klement (13 January 2016). "Biological Field Stations: A Global Infrastructure for Research, Education, and Public Engagement". BioScience. 66 (2): 164–171. doi:10.1093/biosci/biv174.


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