Talk to researchers at their field sites around the world. Find out who they are, how they got interested in their research, and the questions they are asking. Look for live upcoming Events or search recordings of past events below.
On each video page you will find:
- A 50 minute video with short presentations by researchers at their field sites and discussions with students
- An Explore Research guide to help you identify important aspects of the research
- Find Out More resources with background information and researcher publications
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The importance of chemistry in ecology, and using OCELOTS modules to demonstrate real-world ecological applications in a U.S. Chemistry course
Manú National Park & Madre de Dios, Peru
La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
Landmark College

How human noise effects on dolphins in Panama, land-use change effects a biodiversity hotspot in India, and OCELOTS modules help compare ecological disturbances in a U.S. Ecology course
STRI, Bocas del Toro Marine Station, Panama
Konkan region, western India
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Scientific inquiry about tropical forest microbes in Ecuador and Costa Rica, and using OCELOTS modules about this research to enhance Microbiology and Biochemistry education in India
UISEK Research Station, Ecuador
La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
RV University, India

Restoring tropical forests in Costa Rica and Hawai'i, and using OCELOTS modules about this research to enhance education in Indonesia
Las Cruces Research Station, Costa Rica
University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Improving critical habitats in coastal California, “Wild Observations” in Florida's everglades and “A Year of Plastic” on Massachusetts beaches
Archbold Biological Station
Center for Coastal Studies
Santa Rosa Island Research Station, CSU Channel Islands

Reed Canary Grass in Ohio wetlands, invasive species in Ontario, and European green crabs on the California coast
Queen’s University Biological Station
University of California Davis, Bodega Marine Reserve
Ashland University, Black Fork Wetlands Environmental Studies Center

Field work addressing societal challenges in aquaculture, design & engineering, and fire & flood
Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
University of Akron Field Station
Pepperwood Preserve

Carbon research using data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Mountain Lake Biological Station
Niwot Ridge & the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station

Studying biodiversity & growth using bioacoustic sensors and drones
Fairfield Osborn Preserve, Center for Environmental Inquiry, Sonoma State University
Powdermill Nature Reserve, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park

Impacts of herbivores like deer, elephants, and bison on ecosystems worldwide
Konza Prairie Biological Station
Black Rock Forest
Skukuza Research Station
