[Pollinator] [EXTERNAL] Insect declines in National Geographic

[Simpson, Annie]

On this same topic, here is a link that is not behind a paywall (from the BBC), claiming insect declines are more complex than previously thought, with aquatic species actually increasing in numbers:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52399373

Annie Simpson, biologist and information scientist
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Science Analytics & Synthesis Program
U.S. Geological Survey
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Hi everybody,



I know we’re all concerned about insect declines, since so many pollinators are insects. National Geographic published two items yesterday on this topic, an article and a graphic. It’s always nice to see such a high-profile and respected magazine give page space to this. Unfortunately, they are both behind a pay wall (I don’t blame NG for expecting payment; like any media outlet, it needs to cover costs!), so I realize that not all of you will be able to read them. I wanted to share them nevertheless.



Graphic: 5 vital roles insects play in our ecosystem

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/insects-play-these-five-vital-roles-in-our-ecosystem-feature/



Article: Where have all the insects gone?

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/where-have-all-the-insects-gone-feature/



Xerces Society staff assisted NG’s journalists, researchers, and artists with both of these.



Stay well,

Matthew





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