Directory of Animals Resources

Websites that describe the appearance, behavior and abundance of insects, birds and animals as scientific indicators of global change.

Resources in This Category

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS): Coral Bleaching Index

http://www.aims.gov.au/pages/search/search-coral-bleaching.html
The results of reef monitoring and regional surveys are used to provide up to date information on the status of corals around the world. Includes details of facilities, services, and current research projects.
Effects of Global Warming on Trout and Salmon in US Streams

http://www.defenders.org/resources/publications/programs_and_policy/science_and_economics/global_warming/effects_of_global_warming_on_trout_and_salmon.pdf
A detailed report of results from a simulation study, estimating how stream temperatures will respond to changes in air temperature, and assessing the vulnerability of fish species to changes in availability of suitable habitat. Includes statistics, graphs, maps, and photographs.
World Health Organization (WHO): Using Climate to Predict Infectious Disease Outbreaks

http://www.who.int/globalchange/publications/en/oeh0401.pdf
Review of the degree to which epidemics are sensitive to climate variations. Identifies candidate diseases and describes the conceptual framework for developing climate-based early warning systems.

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