Tag: digital monitoring


  • Carpobrotus Invasion Tracked by iEcology: Longer Bloom

    Carpobrotus Invasion Tracked by iEcology: Longer Bloom

    Tracking an invasive coastline plant with social media A recent study led by researchers at the University of Galway shows how a bright, holiday-photo staple—the carpobrotus plant—plays to its advantage in invaded regions by flowering for a longer period than in its native South Africa. Using more than 1,700 photos from Instagram and citizen science…