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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:</div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size:11pt"><b>From:</b> Pollinator <pollinator-bounces+asimpson=usgs.gov@lists.sonic.net> on behalf of Matthew Shepherd <matthew.shepherd@xerces.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 24, 2020 10:16 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] [Pollinator] Insect declines in National Geographic</font>
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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.</p>
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Graphic: <b>5 vital roles insects play in our ecosystem</b></p>
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<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/insects-play-these-five-vital-roles-in-our-ecosystem-feature/">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/insects-play-these-five-vital-roles-in-our-ecosystem-feature/</a></p>
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Article: <b>Where have all the insects gone?</b></p>
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<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/where-have-all-the-insects-gone-feature/">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/05/where-have-all-the-insects-gone-feature/</a></p>
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