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NewsUsing drones and high-tech tracking devices, scientists have discovered baleen whales eat up to three times more prey than previously thought and play a critical but perhaps underappreciated role in fueling the ocean’s food web and promoting biodiversity.
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EventWebinar will provide a snapshot of key findings from the IHH report. Due out in 2022, the IHH report ties together the efforts of nearly 800 authors and experts to contribute to a more complete picture of small-scale fisheries. -
NewsCoastal marshes that have been invaded by feral hogs recover from disturbances up to three times slower than non-invaded marshes and are far less resilient to sea-level rise, extreme drought and other impacts of climate change.
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EventThe Nicholas School Admissions team is here to help you decide whether the Master of Environmental Management (MEM), Master of Forestry (MF), or Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management (DEL-MEM) degree is right for you. All of our events are designed to inform you about our master’s programs, the admission process, what it’s like to be a student, and how our alumni are making a difference in the world.
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NewsFour Nicholas School of the Environment faculty members have taken on new or expanded leadership roles at the school.
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PageAcross ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, you will find a wealth of resources and individuals in student support roles dedicated to prioritizing the health, wellness and safety of our student community.
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EventDEL-MEM August Place-Based Session & Orientation Orientation is our opportunity to welcome you (back) to the Nicholas School of the Environment and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ communities. Academic sessions and -
NewsProfessors from Duke Divinity and the Nicholas School for the Environment lead sessions on pastoral care for climate change.
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NewsA ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½-led research team has used acoustic tags to eavesdrop on pilot whales as they forage in waters off Cape Hatteras, N.C. Vocalizations and echoes recorded by the tags reveals the whales alter their hunting behaviors based on the local environment, a trait that may contribute to the species’ success in adapting to shifting prey distributions and other changes now occurring in the world’s oceans.
