SERC - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Featured Research

Forest Ecologist Geoffrey Parker measures a tree.

Forests Are Growing Faster, Climate Change Appears to be Driving the Acclerated Growth

A 22 yearlong study reveals that forests are growing at a faster rate. The findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and offer a rare look at how an ecosystem appears to be responding to climate change.

Research

Climate Change and the Chesapeake

A team of scientists sifts through climate change scenarios and assesses the potential outcomes for the Chesapeake Bay.

Interview

Cindy Gilmour Explains Mercury

As states like Maryland curb mercury emissions with new regulations, Smithsonian researcher Cindy Gilmour explains the science behind this toxic trace element.

Abroad

In Search of Saudi Mangroves

Smithsonian ecologists join a team of scientists exploring the Red Sea's mangroves. They're working on a project for the new King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

From the Director

I learn a lot about fisheries and the culture of seafood by visiting fish markets on my travels...

Full Calendar of Events

--Wednesday, February 10, 10:00AM– 11:00AM
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Patterns and Fish"

--Wednesday, February 10, 1:30PM– 2:30PM
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Patterns and Fish"

--Thursday, February 11, 10:45AM– 12:00PM
Weekly Seminar
"Travelling the seven seas - the ecology of rafting in the oceans"

--Saturday, February 13, 10:30AM– 11:30AM
All Ages
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