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urban ecology

Brooklyn Bridge Park, East River

The lost and future wildlife of New York City’s East River

 Environment
• April 8, 2021

New York City’s East River was once a bustling wildlife habitat. Could yesterday’s ecosystem return to today's metropolis?

A large black bird, called a large-billed crow, perches on the back of an empty public park bench. Other benches and greenery are visible in the background. Japanese characters are visible on a post in the backgorund.

Birds might be listening to your conversations

 Life Science
• November 19, 2020

You’ve heard of the fly on the wall, but what about the crow in the city?

PODCAST: Bring oysters back into NYC’s waters

 Audio
• September 29, 2017

Meet educators who are teaching the younger generation about restoring oysters to New York Harbor

For the love of immigrant weeds

 Life Science
• January 17, 2016

Eco-artist Ellie Irons finds beauty in Brooklyn

Urban heat: A message from the future

 Environment
• September 10, 2015

As heat waves increase, worried scientists are pushing greener city roofs and streets

 
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