Start-up ecosystems recover more quickly from less severe disturbance events.
His research has involved how species, ecosystems, and landscapes recover from perturbations, both man-made and natural.
However, in post-storm surveys in July 2002, it was found that the impact was not catastrophic and the ecosystems would eventually recover.
One central question being posed by scientists studying the spill is the extent to which natural processes can help ecosystems recover from this type of catastrophe.
CSF programs began as a method to help marine ecosystems recover from the effects of overfishing while maintaining a thriving fishing community.
The simple ecosystem had recovered quickly, and mangroves festooned the rubble's lowest slopes.
How does an ecosystem recover from such a major spill?
In addition, it was found that the planet's ecosystem was recovering faster and with more vigor than the scientific community anticipated.
Their probe virus finally died out, but those ecosystems haven't yet recovered from the damage.
Since A. borkumensis naturally breaks down oil molecules to a non-polluting state, it would greatly help ecosystems to quickly recover from an oil spill disaster.