Ecological Monitoring | Vibepedia

Ecological monitoring is the systematic recording of data about living ecosystems to understand and protect biodiversity. This interdisciplinary field draws on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management. With a focus on conservation biology, ecological monitoring aims to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. The Wildlife Conservation Society and other organizations have played a crucial role in promoting ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. The National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institution have also contributed to the development of ecological monitoring techniques.