There is growing consensus that we have entered the Anthropocene, a geologic epoch
characterized by human domination of the ecosystems of the Earth. With the future …

Ancient DNA provides a unique means to record genetic change through time and directly
observe evolutionary and ecological processes. Although mostly based on mitochondrial …

The Columbia River and its tributaries provide essential spawning and rearing habitat for
many salmonid species, including Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Chinook …

To avoid the worst outcomes of the current biodiversity crisis we need a deep understanding
of population responses to human-induced ecological change. Rapidly expanding access to …

Human exploitation of marine ecosystems is more recent in oceanic than near shore
regions, yet our understanding of human impacts on oceanic food webs is comparatively …

The great auk was once abundant and distributed across the North Atlantic. It is now extinct,
having been heavily exploited for its eggs, meat, and feathers. We investigated the impact of …

The G ambier I slands (F rench P olynesia) are noted for their extreme deforestation and low
biodiversity in the post‐E uropean contact period. We report on the archaeological and …

Current research on anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems often relies on the
concept of a “baseline,” which aims to describe ecosystems prior to human contact. Recent …

Here, we review the diversity, evolutionary history, and genomics of falcons in the context of
their conservation and interactions with humans, and provide a perspective on how new …

Studies monitoring changes in genetic diversity and composition through time allow a
unique understanding of evolutionary dynamics and persistence of natural populations …