Western North American Naturalist

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Are you a researcher studying the natural history of organisms in western North America? Apply for our $2,500 grant in support of natural history research! Proposals are due March 20th. Guidelines can be found here: bit.ly/3lwC1M8

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Ayers et al. summarized the status of Malacothrix indecora and M. squalida (Asteraceae) on the #ChannelIslands, and discuss continuing challenges and recovery needs. Read more here: bit.ly/3VvBkBA

Coonan et al. investigated how #IslandFox populations respond to multiyear droughts on #CaliforniaIslands with small and large areas in order to understand the potential effects of #ClimateChange. Read more here: bit.ly/4p3NMGn

Raskin and Reinman examine the challenges and outcomes of connecting #K-12 teachers and students with #ChannelIsland environments through The Islands Around Us program. Read more here: bit.ly/45W2G8U

The #endangered #BeachSpectaclepod is endemic to coastal central California. Hasenstab-Lehman and Guilliams use #ConsevationGenomics to observe geographic patterns and generate recommendations for managing the species. Read more here: bit.ly/41C3nmy

With real-time #Bioserurity surveillance combined with AI-assistance, Brenner et al. engineer a way for overall cost-effective and efficient early detection of #InvasiveSpecies on #SantaCruzIsland. Read more here: bit.ly/4mOCKTS

The vascular flora of #SanNicolasIsland is documented by Guilliams et al. Their work accounts for new discoveries in the past decade! #CaliforniaIslands Read more here: bit.ly/41y7K1Q

Oberbauer has created a new digital vegetation map of #CedosIsland with modern terminology compatible with the International Vegetation Classification. Read more here: bit.ly/4mPD2dk

An interdisciplinary review by Gamble of 13,000 years of #HumanInteractions with the #CaliforniaIslands' biological resources contributes to our understanding of the #CaliforniaIndians. @lynngamblebleh Read more here: bit.ly/3I23LnG

Namoff et al. use population #Genomic data to evaluate genetic consequences of historical management practices on #ChannelIslands endemic plants. Read more here: bit.ly/4p2O9AX

At a #ClimateChange planning workshop for islands, organized by Brenner et al., discussions took place about #ClimateSensitivities, management actions, the impact on the islands, and more. Read more here: bit.ly/4mBDyeb

They monitor #Endangered #Baleenwhales from the sky! Kunz et al. seek to understand the species' distribution and apply findings to conservation efforts in the #SantaBarbaraChannel. Read more here: bit.ly/4ozE0vq

Muhs et al. present a stratigraphically controlled fossilized tusk that is evidence for migration of #mammoths to the #ChannelIslands from mainland California prior to the Last Glacial Maximum. Read more here: bit.ly/45r8qHu

Silva et al. present a novel #fogharp design that is accurate, durable, and easily transportable. These instruments have high potential to help scientists understand changing #coastal climates. Read more here: bit.ly/3V4pRsp

Jazwa et al. compiled data on the timing and eographic variation in ground stone abundance across #SantaRosaIsland. Read more here: bit.ly/4mFmN1Q