Title:
Come to the dark side – citizen science in nighttime ecology
Author(s):
Kimmig, S. E.; Hölker, Franz; Schroer, S.; Kassiem, Amina; Kiefer, S.
Year of publication:
2025
Available Date:
2025-02-18T08:15:06Z
Abstract:
Nocturnal ecology has hitherto led a shadowy existence in ecology, which traditionally focuses on diurnal species and functional relationships in the bright light of day. Yet nighttime hides exciting research insights and urgent conservation issues to be addressed. Citizen science is a promising approach to support this urgently needed exploration.
Part of Identifier:
e-ISSN (online): 2730-7182
Keywords:
Artificial light at night
ALAN
Citizen science
Nocturnal ecology
DDC-Classification:
570 Biowissenschaften; Biologie
Publication Type:
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
URL of the Original Publication:
DOI of the Original Publication:
Journaltitle:
BMC Ecology and Evolution
Department/institution:
Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie
Institut für Biologie
