Louise Ashton
@louiseaashton.bsky.social
Associate Prof @HKUSBS. Tropical rainforests, insects and conservation.
www.louiseashton.net
Instagram: EcoLabHK
www.louiseashton.net
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Reposted by Louise Ashton
New article out today in Nature - intensified El Niño events under climate change appear to be chipping away at tropical forest arthropod diversity.
This is already leading to substantial losses in arthropod function in primary forests across the tropics.
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This is already leading to substantial losses in arthropod function in primary forests across the tropics.
rdcu.be/ezAxP
Stronger El Niños reduce tropical forest arthropod diversity and function
Nature - Time-series data from tropical forests tracking weather and declines in arthropod diversity and function show that fluctuations in species were largely dependent on their El Niño...
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August 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New article out today in Nature - intensified El Niño events under climate change appear to be chipping away at tropical forest arthropod diversity.
This is already leading to substantial losses in arthropod function in primary forests across the tropics.
rdcu.be/ezAxP
This is already leading to substantial losses in arthropod function in primary forests across the tropics.
rdcu.be/ezAxP
Reposted by Louise Ashton
In our May issue: Review led by Louise Ashton (@louiseaashton.bsky.social) summarizing evidence of insect declines in the tropics and discussing their consequences for ecosystems and people 🧪🌎
Web link: go.nature.com/3H1xts6
Readcube: rdcu.be/emQyt
Web link: go.nature.com/3H1xts6
Readcube: rdcu.be/emQyt
Causes and consequences of insect decline in tropical forests - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Insect biodiversity in tropical forests is poorly understood but is probably facing declines, with serious consequences for ecosystem functions and services. This Review describes the major threats to...
go.nature.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In our May issue: Review led by Louise Ashton (@louiseaashton.bsky.social) summarizing evidence of insect declines in the tropics and discussing their consequences for ecosystems and people 🧪🌎
Web link: go.nature.com/3H1xts6
Readcube: rdcu.be/emQyt
Web link: go.nature.com/3H1xts6
Readcube: rdcu.be/emQyt
New Mongabay article: The decline of tropical insects announces a disastrous future for ecosystems (In French but you can click translate) tinyurl.com/5n9y4ys5
Le déclin des insectes tropicaux annonce un avenir funeste pour les écosystèmes
Un groupe d’écologistes révèle que les populations d’insectes dans les forêts tropicales sont en grave déclin, en raison des pressions humaines, des espèces envahissantes et du changement climatique. ...
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May 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
New Mongabay article: The decline of tropical insects announces a disastrous future for ecosystems (In French but you can click translate) tinyurl.com/5n9y4ys5
New paper in @natrevbiodiv.bsky.social led by Michael Boyle. We review the evidence for tropical insect biodiversity change, the major drivers and ecological consequences. We also highlight research trends and future directions in tropical insect research.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
New paper in @natrevbiodiv.bsky.social led by Michael Boyle. We review the evidence for tropical insect biodiversity change, the major drivers and ecological consequences. We also highlight research trends and future directions in tropical insect research.
rdcu.be/egjby
rdcu.be/egjby
hi everyone! My first post is the excellent news that I've been give tenure! Really excited to continue to work with an excellent team of scientists in the biodiversity and environmental change lab (www.louiseashton.net) and grateful for all the support from my mentors and peers.
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 AM
hi everyone! My first post is the excellent news that I've been give tenure! Really excited to continue to work with an excellent team of scientists in the biodiversity and environmental change lab (www.louiseashton.net) and grateful for all the support from my mentors and peers.