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Scientists: wildlife corridors benefit plant biodiversity, native plants

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Wildlife corridors appear to support not only wildlife but also plants —especially the oft-threatened native variety.

Filed under Environment, Research on Thursday, August 31, 2006.

Palm deaths accelerating on Florida coast; likely cause is rising seas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Palm trees on Florida’s west coast appear to be dying more rapidly than in previous years because of sea level rise tied to global warming.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Monday, August 7, 2006.

At an underwater volcano, evidence of man’s environmental impact

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Scientists studying hydrothermal vents, those underwater geysers that are home to bizarre geological structures and unique marine species, have discovered something all too familiar: pollution.

Filed under Environment, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, August 1, 2006.