Useful Environmental Physiology & Ecology Web Sites John E. Silvius, Professor of Biology, Cedarville University
Physiological Ecology Webpages:
What is "Physiological Ecology?" -- Definitions by prominent physiological ecologists
Lisa Crockett Home Page -- "Adaptational physiology" of organisms in challenging environments
Hannah V.Carey Laboratory -- gastrointestinal/liver physiology and hibernation biology
David L. Swanson Home Page -- "Ecological Physiology" of birds, amphibians Physiological Ecology-Related Journals:
Physiological and Biochemical Zoology -- Browse a Sample Issue Animal Thermoregulation:
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) -- General Information and Photos
Uncoupling Protein (UCP) -- May Regulate Energy Balance, Body Weight, and Thermoregulation
Regulation of Thermogenesis within Brown Adipose Tissue -- A Journal Article Weather and Climate Change Resources:
Resources on Weather and Climate -- Extensive Resources
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- Research and Reports on Climate Change ("Global Warming")
Climate Change 2001: Synthesis Report -- Summary to Policymakers
Botany and Plant Kingdom
General Links
Botanical Society of America
Electronic Sites of Leading Botany Journals
Scott's Botanical Links: Subject Index
Careers in Botany
Careers Page -- Botanical Society of America
Specific Plant Biology Links
Plant Taxonomy, Plant Images, etc.
Woody Plant Identification
Woody Plant Identification : Slides to Review Tree and Shrub Identification
Zoology and Animal Kingdom:
Amphibians:
Frog Dissection Slides
Frog Deformities and Possible Environmental Causes
Taxonomy:
Vertebrate Animals: Natural History in Color with Text
eNature.com Field Guides on the Internet -- Amphibians, Arthropods, Mammals, etc.
Birds:
eNature.com Bird Search -- Bird Photos and Songs
Songbird Sounds, Photos, etc.
Careers: Veterinary Medicine
Ecology and Environmental Stewardship
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies -- An Introductory Slide Presentation
WWW Sites for Ecologists
Ecological Society of America
Trees -- Detailed Ecology by Species
Ecology Research and Conservation:
Climate Change:
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- Research and Reports on Climate Change ("Global Warming")
..... Heat Stroke: The climate for addressing global warming is improving (Christianity Today Article)
..... Oxford Declaration on Global Warming -- Christian Scientists Call for Action (2002)
Man and the Biosphere: Biosphere Reserves: Global Ecosystems and Biodiversity
National Plant Conservation Campaign - Support for Endangered Plant Species
The Nature Conservancy
Conservation International
Society for Conservation Biology
Society for Ecological Restoration
US EPA Environmental Data -- Maps, Reports, etc.
Christian Environmental Stewardship:
Au Sable Institute -- Course Descriptions, 2004
Au Sable Institute -- Cedarville-Accessible Course Titles
Au Sable Institute -- Enroll in May Term or Summer Sessions I, II
Au Sable Institute -- Study Abroad: Ecology of the Indian Tropics
ECHO (Educational Concerns Hunger Organization)
Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN)
A Rocha: Christians in Conservation
Christian Youth for Conservation
Christian Environmental Stewardship: Practical Resources
Care of Creation, Inc. -- Combining Creation Stewardship and Missions
Healthy Families, Healthy Environment
LocalHarvest -- Directory of Local Farms and Markets
Cedarville University Earth Stewardship Organization
Aricles and Opinion:
"Christian Stewardship of the Environment" -- CSSHS Quarterly Journal
"Bald Eagles and Babies" -- Christianity Today Article
Environmental Internships and Other Opportunities: Click Here
Environmental Careers:
Careers in Ecology -- by ESA: Describes Career Opportunities
Careers in Science and Engineering -- Undergraduate/Graduate Suggestions
Environmental Careers Organization
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) -- Click on "Employment Opportunities"
Origin of Life:
Organizations:
Access Research Network
Answers in Genesis
Creation Research Society
Institute for Creation Research Selected Articles:
Is Science a Threat or Help to Faith?
Creation and the Seven-Day Week -- William J. Bauer
Notable Christian's Open to an Old Earth
Intelligent Design? Views of Proponents and Opponents -- from Natural History | 