[Pollinator] Science magazine article on CCD

[David Inouye]

Ratnieks, F. L. W. and N. L. Carreck. 2010. Clarity on honey bee 
collapse? Science 327:152-153.

Over the past few years, the media have frequently reported deaths of 
honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies in the United States, Europe, 
and Japan. Most reports express opinions but little hard science. A 
recent historical survey (1) pointed out that extensive colony losses 
are not unusual and have occurred repeatedly over many centuries and 
locations. Concern for honey bees in the United States has been 
magnified by their vital role in agriculture. The California almond 
industry alone is worth $2 billion annually and relies on over 1 
million honey bee hives for cross-pollination. So what is killing 
honey bee colonies worldwide, and what are the implications for agriculture?  
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