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Extinction of experience among ecologists.

Masashi Soga¹, Kevin J Gaston²

¹Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan.

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Fieldwork in ecology is declining, threatening scientific progress and education. This loss of direct field experience could impede efforts to address the biodiversity crisis.

Keywords:

biodiversity conservation ecological knowledge education natural history species identification

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Ecology
Environmental Science
Conservation Biology

Background:

Fieldwork-based ecological research and education face significant threats.
There is a progressive decline in hands-on ecological fieldwork and associated educational opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical importance of fieldwork in ecology.
To raise awareness within the scientific community about the consequences of declining fieldwork.
To emphasize the potential negative impacts on biodiversity conservation efforts.

Main Methods:

This study is a call to action based on expert opinion and synthesis of current trends.
It reviews the essential role of direct field experience in ecological understanding and training.
It discusses the broader implications for scientific advancement and environmental problem-solving.

Main Results:

The decline in ecological fieldwork poses a substantial risk to scientific knowledge generation.
Educational programs are increasingly detached from real-world ecological systems.
This trend could severely compromise the capacity to address the global biodiversity crisis.

Conclusions:

Urgent attention and action are needed to reverse the decline of ecological fieldwork.
Preserving and promoting field-based research and education is crucial for the future of ecology.
Strengthening fieldwork is essential for effective biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship.