Who We Are

We are over 2000 researchers at 28 sites who apply long-term observation, experiments, and modeling to understand how ecological systems function over decades. Read All…

Research

LTER research integrates many disciplines to understand ecological processes as they play out at individual sites, while synthetic studies reveal broader principles that operate at a global scale. Read All…

Education

Long-term relationships with schools, community groups, resource managers, and landowners provide a foundation for innovative education and outreach programs. Undergraduate and graduate students benefit from working with a diverse and close-knit community of researchers. Read All…

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Claire G. Griffin @polargriffin·

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Mental health during field work in the geosciences: https://t.co/tdCJzV5Tz3

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Brandon Bestelmeyer @BBestelm·

17 Sep

Job opening for an Website/Data Manager @TheJornada. Will contribute to @USLTAR and @USLTER programs and make science and data accessible and useable. Apply at https://t.co/eQYJ9encAA

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WHOI @WHOI·

18 Sep

When art and science come together, the results can be magic. Stop by for an inspirational afternoon next Wednesday in Redfield Lobby. Thanks to the phenomenally talented art students from Falmouth High School. #SciArt #STEAM

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