Esther Eder

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Esther Eder - Esther Eder
Esther Eder - Esther Eder

Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Esther graduated from Oregon State University in the spring of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology. Currently living and working in Sonoma County, California she still finds time to write in her spare time between school and work activities.

Latest Articles

Marine Dead Zones
Hypoxia, low-oxygen conditions in marine habitats can be natural or human induced.
Dec 14, 2008 - Esther Eder
Climate Variability and the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is affected by two major climate cycles.
Dec 11, 2008 - Esther Eder
Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
Aquaculture can be used as a tool to protect resources and alleviate pressures on wild populations.
Nov 16, 2008 - Esther Eder
Three Marine Keystone Species
Keystone species are those whose presence or absence lead to dramatic changes in ecological and species diversity.
Oct 31, 2008 - Esther Eder
Sea Urchin Effects on Kelp Forests
The control of urchin populations by their main predator the sea otter is important in maintaining the ecological structure of the kelp forest.
Oct 30, 2008 - Esther Eder
Marine Reserve and Resource Management
The management of marine resources takes into account whether the focus is on a single species or an ecosystem when looking to establish protected areas.
Oct 19, 2008 - Esther Eder
Abalone Fishing and Conservation
Related to snails and other mollusks, the abalone populations around California are bouncing back from severe reduction from over-fishing.
Oct 8, 2008 - Esther Eder
Kelp Forests of California
Kelp forests provide a habitat for a large diversity of species as you descend from the surface to the sea floor.
Sep 30, 2008 - Esther Eder