http://www1.universia.net/catalogaxxi/C10055PPESII2/S12595/P12568NN1/INDEX.HTMLMEIO AMBIENTE EN MUSEUS E EXPOSIÇÕEShttp://www1.universia.net/catalogaxxi/img/cabecera/universia1.gif http://www1.universia.net/CatalogaXXI «At The Field Museum, interdisciplinary research is dedicated to understanding and to uncovering between humans and the natural world. These discoveries emerge both from the Museum's collections and from studies in the field. Laboratories, computer networks, and a scientific library support this work.»]]> Canada's Digital Collections. Government of Canada.
«Explore aspects of Alberta’s natural wonders through images, text, and CKUA Radio Network’s Heritage Trails and Ecofiles. We hope that your experience fosters a new understanding of the Alberta that was, a new appreciation for the Alberta that is, and optimism for the Alberta that will be.» ]]> «This collection consists of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Produced between 1891 and 1936 by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies, these photographs provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation. They demonstrate the character of a wide range of American topography, its forestation, aridity, shifting coastal dune complexes, and watercourses. Comparison of early photographs with later views highlights changes resulting from natural alterations of the landscape, disturbances from industry and development, and effective natural resource usage. The photographs were taken by Henry Chandler Cowles (1869-1939), George Damon Fuller (1869-1961), and other Chicago ecologists on field trips across the North American continent.»]]> «This collection consists of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Produced between 1891 and 1936 by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies, these photographs provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation. They demonstrate the character of a wide range of American topography, its forestation, aridity, shifting coastal dune complexes, and watercourses. Comparison of early photographs with later views highlights changes resulting from natural alterations of the landscape, disturbances from industry and development, and effective natural resource usage. The photographs were taken by Henry Chandler Cowles (1869-1939), George Damon Fuller (1869-1961), and other Chicago ecologists on field trips across the North American continent.» ]]> «Our planet is literally teeming with life. An amazing variety of habitats, people, plants, and animals—everything from penguins to peas and bacteria to buffalo—are all interconnected in a fragile web of life we call “biodiversity.” And every member is essential to keeping this web in balance.»]]> «Over the past four decades, the Department of Biological Sciences has established an impressive teaching collection of zoological specimens and other objects. The Biological Sciences Museum is dedicated to the preservation and curation of this collection.
Most exhibits are concerned with the unique Australian fauna and flora. While these exhibits cover a wide range of topics, they always return to the common theme of evolution, biodiversity and conservation of Australian wildlife.»]]> «This web site is just one element in our integrated package of educational materials examining Canada's Arctic environments and the organisms that occur in them.
OUR MOTIVATION: Although the Arctic comprises more than a third of our nation, most Canadians have only a superficial knowledge of our polar regions. We decided that an innovative educational effort was needed to direct Canadian perspectives northward.»]]> «This web site provides information on a variety of topics relating to the Canadian Arctic. The site is dynamic and the range of topics and the depth of treatment will be augmented over time under the auspices of the Digital Collection Program of Industry Canada.»]]> «Welcome to the Wildlife Conservation Society's online tour of the amazing Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. This huge 6.5 acre African rain forest environment explains WHAT a rain forest is, HOW it works, WHICH animals make it their home, WHY it is threatened and HOW people can help save it. With more than 300 animals, including one of the largest breeding groups of lowland gorillas, it is the most spectacular exhibit ever created at the Bronx Zoo.»]]> «During the past billion years, the Earth's climate has fluctuated between warm periods - sometimes even completely ice-free - and cold periods, when glaciers scoured the continents.»]]> «La primera Conferencia Internacional sobre el Medio Humano tuvo lugar en Estocolmo, en 1972, para analizar el impacto del desarrollo en la naturaleza. Los participantes concluyeron que los Estados y los ciudadanos debían resolver el problema y acordaron celebrar una Cumbre de la Tierra decenal. Nairobi fue la ciudad de la segunda reunión que, en 1982 y en plena guerra fría, resultó un fracaso.
Hubo que esperar otra década, hasta la Cumbre para la Tierra de Río de Janeiro, para definir el concepto de desarrollo sostenible como: "el desarrollo que satisface las necesidades del presente sin comprometer la habilidad de las generaciones futuras para satisfacer sus propias necesidades".»]]> «Discover some fascinating facts about rare and endangered animals and plants in this educational virtual exhibition complete with lesson plans.» ]]> «In July, an EPA committee met in Chicago. Their problem: are synthetic chemicals causing hormonal chaos?»]]> «This project, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on the study of nudibranch mollusks of Costa Rica. It is a collaborative, international effort to train students to become professional systematic biologists and to increase the public’s understanding and protection of the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, which is not completely known. Additionally, we hope to help people better understand what nudibranchs are, why they are important, and how systematic research is done. The project also shows the excitement and challenges of doing scientific fieldwork and discovering new species, while showcasing the field expedition of a diverse team of scientists, educators, students and a videographer. We hope that this project will inspire young students from many backgrounds to consider a career in systematic biology as they better understand the work that systematic biologists undertake, why that work is important and the urgent need for such scientists.»]]> «How can we find ways to meet our current economic and social needs without compromising the ability of our children, and our children's children, to do the same? Our success will depend on understanding the difference between
- Sustainable practices: practices that provide ongoing economic and social benefits without degrading the environment.
- Unsustainable practices: "quick fixes" that fill an immediate need for resources. Over time, however, these practices deplete or damage natural resources so they cannot be used or enjoyed by future generations.»]]> « Climate is the average pattern of weather over the long term. The earth’s climate has warmed and cooled for millions of years, since long before we appeared on the scene. There’s no doubt that the climate is growing warmer currently; indications of that change are all around us.» ]]> «A significant part of the Pacific Northwest intertidal zone consists of a rocky shoreline, home to a rich array of flora and fauna.»]]> «Imagine taking a chain saw to a stalagmite. Imagine that stalagmite is not in a cave but on the seafloor a mile and a half down, and it is spewing toxic, scalding fluid, like a garden hose from hell. There is not the faintest glimmer of light, the surrounding seawater is a degree or two above freezing, and the pressure is enough to squeeze you into a stick figure faster than you can say boo.»]]> «As part of their mandate, the KFA wants to improve fish habitat on all 17 of the Kawartha Lakes. To this end, the organization decided (with recommendations from both the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Trent Severn Waterway) that doing lake inventories for each of the Kawartha Lakes would be the best way to achieve this goal.»]]> «El petrolero 'Prestige', un buque de 26 años de antigüedad, monocasco y cargado con más de 77.000 toneladas de fuel, sufría un accidente el 13 de noviembre (de 2002) frente a Finisterre. Se hundía seis días después, partido en dos y con más de 60.000 toneladas de combustible en sus tanques. Desde entonces, innumerables manchas negras han 'asfaltado' las costas gallegas y una parte importante de su inmensa riqueza. Galicia vive una de las peores catástrofes económicas y medioambientales de su historia. Este documento refleja los hechos, las imágenes, los protagonistas y, sobre todo, la lucha de un pueblo por defender su medio de vida.»]]> «Lightning strikes somewhere on the surface of the earth about 100 times every second.»]]> «Madagascar, una illa biològica, on temps enrere hi va viure l`hipopòtam pigmeu i làepiornis -possiblement làu de majors dimensions que mai ha existit- conserva avui dia un enorme interès per ser l`hàbitat dànimals misteriosos i per conservar fragments intactes dels peculiars paisatges que la identifiquen, selves plujoses, laberints càrstics, boscos espinosos, platges i esculls»]]> «The Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress holds more than 4.5 million items, of which Map Collections represents only a small fraction, those that have been converted to digital form.
The focus of Map Collections is Americana and Cartographic Treasures of the Library of Congress. These images were created from maps and atlases and, in general, are restricted to items that are not covered by copyright protection.» ]]> A.C. «Teniendo a la comunidad de Ensenada, y principalmente a sus niños y jóvenes como los principales destinatarios de su obra, los objetivos del Museo han sido vincular a la población con la comunidad científica, coadyuvar a la enseñanza de las Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, divulgar la ciencia como parte de la vida diaria y promover la educación ambiental.»
«Desde sus inicios, el Museo se ha caracterizado por congregar el esfuerzo desinteresado de académicos, estudiantes y público en general.De esta forma, se han realizado audiovisuales y pláticas de divulgación científica, cursos, campañas de forestación y limpieza, excursiones, programas de ecoturismo, y talleres de ciencias y educación ambiental. Además, la institución ha participado en numerosos foros y congresos y ha prestado apoyo educativo a las escuelas de la ciudad.» ]]>« Dentro de las actividades del Museo de Ciencias destaca por su trascendencia el programa de paseos de avistamiento de ballenas en la Bahía de Todos Santos, conocido como ¨Ballenas en la Bahía¨. Iniciado en 1989, a través de este programa miles de niños y adultos han podido disfrutar de la observación directa de estos animales y el ambiente en el que habitan.»]]>«O Museo de Historia Natural "Luís Iglesias" da Universidade de Santiago constitúe o conxunto de patrimonio histórico-científico máis importante de Galicia. Este centro é continuador do Gabinete de Historia Natural, creado por Antonio Casares na Universidade de Compostela durante o curso 1840-41, e conserva nas súas instalacións moitas das coleccións do século dezanove, que conformaban un fermoso museo no antigo edificio da universidade.
Parte dos fondos históricos conservados están constituídos polos interesantes exemplares mercados en París no ano 1845 polo Rector José Viñas. Mais a maioría proceden da xenerosidade de moitos particulares, de acá e alá das nosas fronteiras, que convertiron o Museo nun centro de grande valor. Dende os membros da Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Santiago ata calquera particular, todos os interesados polo progreso das ciencias en Galicia, fixeron un grande esforzo por incrementar os seus fondos.»
Datos de interés]]> «Con la creación de la facultad de Biología Marina de la Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, a finales de la década de los 60, se implemento este museo. Cuenta con una sala de ecosistemas costeros; la sala de Arrecifes Coralinos (varias clases de plantas y animales con diversas formas y colores, con la función y el lugar propio de cada especie), la sala de Estuarios y Lagunas Costeras, la sala del Ecosistema Polar, y la sala de curiosidades.»]]>Colecciones de Antropología, Artes Visuales, Ciencias Naturales, Historia de la Universidad, Ser Humano... ]]> Las instalaciones se crearon en 1978 y originariamente fue llamado Museu del Medi Ambient. Su patrimonio es resultado de la fusión de la Fundación Entomológica Torres Sala y de la colección Malacológica Siro de Fez del Patronato Valenciano de Ciencias Naturales. Desde sus comienzos, el Museo dedica todo sus esfuerzo de la consecución de los objetivos establecidos en el acta de Fundación. Con este cometido, en 1984 abre sus puertas al público para mostrar sus colecciones y exposiciones didácticas, realizando una constante labor divulgadora en sus jornadas y conferencias y emprendiendo una actividad educativa en los cursos para el profesorado y talleres escolares que anualmente se desarrollan en la institución.»]]> Canada's Digital Collections. Government of Canada.
«An ecological or naturalist's approach to understanding Nova Scotia's environment.
For educators, scientists, planners, naturalists and eco-tourists.
Over 100 web pages and 500 pages of downloadable PDF files.»]]> «Launched in January 1998, the Natural Products Initiative at The Field Museum capitalizes on the rich interconnections among anthropology, botany, zoology and environmental conservation at the Museum. The mission of the Natural Products Initiative is to develop ecologically sound practices in the use of biological resources. In modern society, human connections to the products of the natural world, and our dependence on these products, are obscured. The role of the Natural Products Initiative is to reconnect the public with the plant and animal world on which we rely so heavily.»]]> Canadian Museum of Nature.
«The Rideau River Biodiversity Project was initiated with the goal of recording the River's biodiversity, of determining its bill of health, and of working towards its preservation, all with the close co-operation of the community.» ]]> «By invitation of the National University of Mongolia and the Mongolian Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, researchers from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Crustacea Section embarked on a biological survey of branchiopod crustaceans of south-central Mongolia in August-September 2002.
On this web site you will find information and photographs that document expedition activities, field conditions, collection sites, samples collected, and expedition participants.
We invite you to experience the awesome beauty of Mongolia and its people, explore climatic, hydrological, and biological information from our field notes, and enjoy this journey through the "land of no fences".»]]> «After thousands of years of seafaring, we're only beginning to fathom the workings of our watery planet. The deeper we go, the clearer it becomes that no matter who we are or where we live, we all have a hand--and a stake--in what happens in the oceans.»]]> « Throughout history, the ocean has played an integral role in shaping the identity of Atlantic Canadians. It was the mainstay of the first people on this land, the Aboriginals; it brought the first Viking explorers, as well as later adventurers, to our shores; it lured the first Western European settlers here with its rich bounty of fish. Even today, the people of this region use the ocean as a source of transportation, recreation, employment, and food; and also as a source of inspiration for their songs, stories, poems, paintings and carvings. If you visit any fishing village along our coastline you will see, hear and taste the impact this rich resource has on their lives. No other force has shaped this region's culture and people as much as the ocean.»]]> «In this era, economic growth and sustainable development bring to mind the contradictions of how we, as a society, think of the Ontario landscape and its natural resources. We need to understand how human actions have impacted the environment in order to predict what our impact will be in the future. This perspective requires comprehensive land use planning; and the solutions formed consider all users of natural resources. This is commonly referred to as an ecosystem approach where economic, social, physical, natural and cultural interests are considered connected and integrated into a comprehensive land use plan. The entire drainage network of a river, or watershed, is a natural geographic unit that represents a functioning ecosystem.»]]> «Established in 1996, the Parker/Gentry Award honors an outstanding individual, team or organization in the field of conservation biology whose efforts have had a significant impact on preserving the world's natural heritage and whose actions and approach can serve as a model to others. The Award is designed to highlight work that could benefit from wider publicity and fuller dissemination of scientific results.»]]> Virtual Museum Canada.
«The searchable website documents the ecological history of Pelee Island with more than 88 thousand words, photographs, videos and interactive Geographic Information Systems maps providing multiple layers of individually taillored information.» ]]> Polaria is not a traditonal museum. Its focus is on the present and the future and specifically on the richness of life in the Northern Areas.»]]> «Land and water are essential resources for life on planet Earth. Over the last century, increases in soil erosion, pollution and desertification have put those precious resources at risk. This has contributed to scarce harvests and has compromised the quality of life for people on the Prairies.»]]> «Reclaiming the Everglades includes a rich diversity of unique or rare materials: personal correspondence, essays, typescripts, reports and memos; photographs, maps and postcards; and publications from individuals and the government. Major topics and issues illustrated include the establishment of the Everglades National Park; the growth of the modern conservation movement and its institutions, including the National Audubon Society; the evolving role of women on the political stage; the treatment of Native Americans; rights of individual citizens or private corporations vs. the public interest; and accountability of government as trustees of public resources, whether for the purposes of development, reclamation, or environmental protection. The materials in this online compilation are drawn from sixteen physical collections housed in the archives and special collections of the University of Miami, Florida International University and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.» ]]> Virtual Museum Canada.
«The purpose of this site is to allow the public to discover and appreciate the natural miracle of the Saguenay Fjord. We also wish to provide clear, accessible and serious information about the most significant aspects of its environment and its history.» ]]> «holds a collection of artifacts, paintings, drawings, photographs (including cinematographic film, lantern slides, and Daguerreotypes), and other material. A proportion of this is exhibited in a private museum on the ground floor which is freely open to persons with an interest in polar regions.»]]>Virtual Museum Canada.
«Enjoy games and 3D animations with this virtual exploration of fish, the ocean and the coastal marine environment in Atlantic Canada.» ]]> «Quin és l’atractiu singular d’Eivissa i Formentera? Què les fa úniques, què les distingeix entre els altres llocs del món? Sabem respondre aquestes preguntes? Unes illes econòmicament centrades en el turisme han de tenir molt present quina és la imatge que difonen: el seu avantatge competitiu davant d’altres destinacions és precisament la personalitat específica d’aquesta terra, d’aquesta cultura, de la seua gent, i no allò que es pot trobar a qualsevol altre lloc.»]]> «On February 4, 1970 at 9:35 a.m., the steam tanker "Arrow" struck Cerberus Rock in Chedabucto Bay as it was nearing the end of its voyage from Venezuela to the Nova Scotia Pulp and Paper Mill at Point Tupper. The tanker, travelling at a speed of about 12 knots, struck the rock on its forward section with 16,010 tons of Bunker "C" fuel oil onboard.
Of the 375 statute miles of shoreline in the Bay, 190 miles became contaminated. Oil afloat in the Bay and in the wreck threatened fishing operations, fish processing plants, bird life and the marine ecosystem. The behaviour of the already heavy, thick Bunker 'C' oil in this frigid environment was a problem that had never been encountered before and "Operation Oil" appeared impossible.» ]]> «When you hear the words "technology" and "surfing" in the same sentence, you might think of the internet before you think of the ocean. But those two words go together to help wave riders predict whether worthwhile swells are heading their way. By looking at satellite and climate data that's available on the Web, surfers can follow storms into shore and be there in time to catch the biggest waves.» ]]> Virtual Museum Canada.
«SydenhamDiscovery.ca is a virtual exhibit exploring the culture, geology and biology of Southwestern Ontario's Sydenham River.» ]]> «The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to clamp down on ozone and fine-particle air pollution that, it says, are causing disease and early death among thousands of vulnerable people.»]]> «Here's where you can learn about the cryosphere, including snow, glaciers, ice shelves and icebergs, arctic climatology, and more.
For a general introduction to the cryosphere, read about the different forms of snow and ice that make up the frozen part of the Earth in "Cold Facts: Earth's Snow, Ice, and Frozen Soils."»]]> «A hypertext history of how scientists came to (partly) understand what people are doing to change the Earth's climate.» ]]> «Bienvenidos a la cadena subterránea, un proyecto único, en línea para la educación del suelo que une a estudiantes de diversas comunidades en el Internet para participar en estudios de investigación del medio ambiente de sus vecindades.»]]> «Researchers at the Natural History Museum spend a good part of their time in the field, collecting specimens and conducting field studies to gain a better understanding of their research area and hopefully make many new discoveries.
In fall of 2001, scientists from our herpetology, mammalogy, and polychaete (marine worms) departments together with a museum educator, set off on a research expedition to Vietnam -- into the forests and rivers in order to better understand the diversity of life in our world.
Join us on our expedition! Learn a little bit about Vietnam the country, the process of field research miles away from home, and the discoveries that we made.» ]]> «The Evolution of the Conservation Movement, 1850-1920 documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage, through books, pamphlets, government documents, manuscripts, prints, photographs, and motion picture footage drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress.
The collection consists of 62 books and pamphlets, 140 Federal statutes and Congressional resolutions, 34 additional legislative documents, excerpts from the Congressional Globe and the Congressional Record, 360 Presidential proclamations, 170 prints and photographs, 2 historic manuscripts, and 2 motion pictures.» ]]>